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How to Negotiate the Price of a Car

The negotiation process starts before you get to the dealership and pick out a model. Here...

By Ben Luthi

Mar 18, 2025

How to Get a Car Loan Without Credit History

If you need to buy a car but don’t have a credit history, here are some options you may ha...

By Ben Luthi

Mar 18, 2025

How to Return a Car You Can’t Afford

Arranging a voluntary repossession or selling back the car are two possibilities when cons...

By John Egan

Mar 16, 2025

How to Lower Your Car Payment Without Refinancing

Learn about four strategies for lowering your monthly car payment without refinancing, inc...

By Ben Luthi

Mar 15, 2025

Can You Lease a Used Car?

Leasing a used car may cost less than leasing a new one, but be prepared for extra work fi...

By Gayle Sato

Mar 15, 2025

What You Should Know About 0% Auto Loan Deals

If you’re considering an auto loan with a 0% APR, here’s what to know about how they work,...

By Ben Luthi

Mar 15, 2025

What to Do if You are Denied a Car Loan

If you're denied an auto loan, it’s important to understand why your application was rejec...

By Sarah Archambault

Mar 14, 2025

How Much Should My Car Payment Be?

If you’re planning to buy a car soon, here are some guidelines to help you find the right ...

By Ben Luthi

Mar 13, 2025

Does a Car Loan Help Build Credit?

Making regular payments on a car loan can help put you on the road to credit score improve...

By Jim Akin

Mar 12, 2025

What Is Cash-Out Auto Refinancing and How Does it Work?

If you’re thinking about tapping your vehicle’s equity with a cash-out auto refinance loan...

By Ben Luthi

Mar 12, 2025

Can I Get a Car Loan After a Repossession?

If you’re thinking about buying a car after a repossession, here’s what to know about your...

By Ben Luthi

Mar 12, 2025

What to Know About Auto Loan Debt Consolidation

If you’re looking for opportunities to consolidate debt and want to include your auto loan...

By Ben Luthi

Mar 9, 2025

Can I Finance a High-Mileage Car?

It's possible to finance a high-mileage car using an extended-mileage car loan, but you'll...

By Brianna McGurran

Mar 8, 2025

How to Sell a Car With a Loan

It's possible to sell a car with a loan, but you'll need to pay if off to complete the sal...

By Tim Maxwell

Mar 4, 2025

How to Get Out of an Upside-Down Car Loan

You can fix the issue of an upside-down car loan by making extra loan payments, refinancin...

By Brianna McGurran

Feb 28, 2025

How to Refinance an Auto Loan in 5 Steps

Refinancing your car loan can help you save money through a lower interest rate. Here are ...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 28, 2025

How to Get Preapproved for a Car Loan

If you’re thinking about getting a car loan, getting preapproved with a few lenders can he...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 27, 2025

How to Plan for Monthly Car Costs

Estimating these costs beforehand can clarify how much you can afford to spend, whether yo...

By Marianne Hayes

Feb 26, 2025

Do Lenders Check Income for an Auto Loan?

Lenders do consider income when evaluating auto loan applications. They also look at your ...

By Brianna McGurran

Feb 22, 2025

How to Calculate Auto Loan Interest

Before you take out an auto loan, it’s important to get a sense of what your interest char...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 20, 2025

When Will Auto Loan Rates Go Down?

You may be wondering when auto loan rates will go down. Here’s what to know about expert f...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 20, 2025

Can You Make a Car Payment With a Credit Card?

You typically can't pay your auto loan with a credit card, but even if you can, fees from ...

By Karen Axelton

Feb 19, 2025

Does Applying Jointly Help With Auto Loans?

A joint auto loan application might help you buy a new vehicle, but you'll both become co-...

By Louis DeNicola

Feb 19, 2025

How Does an Auto Loan Hardship Program Work?

Lenders' auto loan hardship programs may let you defer payments, change your due date, mak...

By Karen Axelton

Feb 19, 2025

How to Find the Interest Rate on Your Car Loan

Not sure what interest rate you’re paying on your car loan? Learn how to find it, calculat...

By Tim Maxwell

Feb 19, 2025

What Is the Total Cost of Owning a Car?

If you’re planning to buy a car soon, here’s what to know about the total cost of owning a...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 19, 2025

Auto Loan-to-Value Ratio Explained

If you’re planning to take out an auto loan, here’s what you need to know about the LTV ra...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 17, 2025

Do You Need Good Credit to Finance a Motorcycle?

Borrowers with good credit are more likely to qualify for better rates and terms, but ther...

By Jennifer Brozic

Feb 14, 2025

Can I Have Two Car Loans?

You can have two car loans. As long as a lender has approved you for them, there is no lim...

By Brianna McGurran

Feb 8, 2025

How Long Does a Paid Auto Loan Remain on My Credit Report?

Paid auto loans will generally stay on your credit report for up to 10 years and continue ...

By Louis DeNicola

Feb 5, 2025

How to Trade In a Financed Car: Here’s What You Should Know

If you’re thinking about trading in a financed car, here’s what you need to know about how...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 4, 2025

Can You Get a Car Loan With No Credit?

Here’s what you should know about how your credit comes into play when applying for a car ...

By Ben Luthi

Jan 31, 2025

14 Car Loan Key Terms You Should Know

Understanding auto loan terms including interest rate, annual percentage rate (APR), loan ...

By Karen Axelton

Jan 30, 2025

What Is the Lowest Credit Score to Buy a Car?

Find out the minimum credit score you need to get a car loan and how to improve your credi...

By Louis DeNicola

Jan 29, 2025

What to Do Once You Pay Off Your Car

Now that you paid off your car loan, get a new car title, check your credit, adjust your i...

By Gayle Sato

Jan 27, 2025

7 Ways to Pay Less Interest on a Car Loan

Lower interest rates can shrink your monthly payment and total costs. Discover how to redu...

By Tim Maxwell

Jan 24, 2025

Total Loss Settlement Process: How Long Does It Take to Get a Check?

After your car is totaled, you need compensation right away. Here’s how long it takes to g...

By Tim Maxwell

Jan 11, 2025

Should You Buy a Car in 2025?

If you’re considering a new car in 2025, here’s what you need to know about the state of t...

By Ben Luthi

Dec 21, 2024

What You Should Know About Short-Term Car Leases

Short-term auto leases under 24 months can solve your temporary transportation needs, but ...

By Karen Axelton

Dec 14, 2024

How Soon Can You Refinance a Car Loan After Purchase?

It's sometimes possible to refinance an auto loan within the first three months, but it's ...

By Karen Axelton

Dec 13, 2024

The Best Way to Finance a Car

Whether you should finance a new car through a bank or an auto dealership depends on where...

By Karen Axelton

Dec 12, 2024

Should You Use a Personal Loan or Auto Loan to Finance a Car?

It's usually better to finance a car with an auto loan than a personal loan, because auto ...

By Karen Axelton

Dec 11, 2024

Short-Term vs. Long-Term Car Loans

Car loans run from 12 months to 96 months. Both short-term and long-term car loans provide...

By Tim Maxwell

Dec 9, 2024

What Happens to a Car Loan When Someone Dies?

When someone passes away, their car loan doesn't automatically go away. Learn what happens...

By Tim Maxwell

Dec 7, 2024

How to Get a Car Loan With No Down Payment

If you’re planning to buy a car but have no money for a down payment, here are some potent...

By Ben Luthi

Dec 6, 2024

How to Buy a Car With a Lien

If you’re buying a used car in a private-party transaction, here’s how to tell if there’s ...

By Ben Luthi

Dec 6, 2024

Used Car vs. New Car: Which Should You Buy?

Whether to buy a new car or a used car depends on your budget, vehicle preferences and nee...

By Karen Axelton

Dec 5, 2024

Should I Buy a Car With a Salvage Title?

A car with a salvage title may cost less than a comparable car with a clean title. But buy...

By Tim Maxwell

Nov 29, 2024

Buying a Car out of State: A Complete Guide

Buying a car out of state may take more time and research, but it can help you find a bett...

By Ben Luthi

Nov 29, 2024

Do Credit Unions Offer Better Rates on Car Loans?

Credit unions can make great auto loan lenders. You can expect lower interest rates and ea...

By Marianne Hayes

Nov 28, 2024

How to Get Out of a Car Lease

You can get out of a car lease early by terminating the lease, trading in the car for a ne...

By Karen Axelton

Nov 28, 2024

What Car Should I Buy?

If you’re planning to buy a car soon, it’s important to consider several factors when choo...

By Ben Luthi

Nov 21, 2024

Leasing Is the Most Popular Way to Pay for an EV

Leasing a new EV saves $88 per month on average over taking out a loan, and you may still ...

By Gayle Sato

Nov 15, 2024

Most Popular Electric Vehicles of 2024

EV models from Tesla, Ford, Hyundai, Toyota and Rivian (among others) round out the top 10...

By Gayle Sato

Nov 13, 2024

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How to Negotiate the Price of a Car

How to Get a Car Loan Without Credit History

How to Return a Car You Can’t Afford

How to Lower Your Car Payment Without Refinancing

Can You Lease a Used Car?

What You Should Know About 0% Auto Loan Deals

What to Do if You are Denied a Car Loan

How Much Should My Car Payment Be?

Does a Car Loan Help Build Credit?

What Is Cash-Out Auto Refinancing and How Does it Work?

Can I Get a Car Loan After a Repossession?

What to Know About Auto Loan Debt Consolidation

Can I Finance a High-Mileage Car?

How to Sell a Car With a Loan

How to Get Out of an Upside-Down Car Loan

How to Refinance an Auto Loan in 5 Steps

How to Get Preapproved for a Car Loan

How to Plan for Monthly Car Costs

Do Lenders Check Income for an Auto Loan?

How to Calculate Auto Loan Interest

When Will Auto Loan Rates Go Down?

Can You Make a Car Payment With a Credit Card?

Does Applying Jointly Help With Auto Loans?

How Does an Auto Loan Hardship Program Work?

How to Find the Interest Rate on Your Car Loan

What Is the Total Cost of Owning a Car?

Auto Loan-to-Value Ratio Explained

Do You Need Good Credit to Finance a Motorcycle?

Can I Have Two Car Loans?

How Long Does a Paid Auto Loan Remain on My Credit Report?

How to Trade In a Financed Car: Here’s What You Should Know

Can You Get a Car Loan With No Credit?

14 Car Loan Key Terms You Should Know

What Is the Lowest Credit Score to Buy a Car?

What to Do Once You Pay Off Your Car

7 Ways to Pay Less Interest on a Car Loan

Total Loss Settlement Process: How Long Does It Take to Get a Check?

Should You Buy a Car in 2025?

What You Should Know About Short-Term Car Leases

How Soon Can You Refinance a Car Loan After Purchase?

The Best Way to Finance a Car

Should You Use a Personal Loan or Auto Loan to Finance a Car?

Short-Term vs. Long-Term Car Loans

What Happens to a Car Loan When Someone Dies?

How to Get a Car Loan With No Down Payment

How to Buy a Car With a Lien

Used Car vs. New Car: Which Should You Buy?

Should I Buy a Car With a Salvage Title?

Buying a Car out of State: A Complete Guide

Do Credit Unions Offer Better Rates on Car Loans?

How to Get Out of a Car Lease

What Car Should I Buy?

Leasing Is the Most Popular Way to Pay for an EV

Most Popular Electric Vehicles of 2024