Cover |
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2025 | |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 11-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Registrant Name | Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000889609 |
| EBP 001 | |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 11-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Registrant Name | Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000889609 |