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Usually, you won’t have the full payment on hand when the time comes to buy a car. Car loans exist to help you purchase a vehicle through funds borrowed through a lending facility or bank. You can get a car...

Leasing Leasing a car (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/5-essential-things-to-know-before-leasing-a-car) is a legal contract between a lessee and a leasing company that owns the vehicle. Essentially, you are agreeing to pay for the exclusive use of a vehicle under certain terms that include: A maximum...

Though bankruptcy can greatly impact your life financially, there are still ways to buy a car by managing your payments and having a good cosigner.

It’s no coincidence that the “R” in RV stands for “Recreation.” After all, Recreation Vehicles can be a lot of fun to own and provide a lot of freedom, luxury, and relaxation to many people. An RV can be its...

Buying a new or used car often means that you must find financing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/5-essential-things-to-know-about-car-loans). Most often this is either through the dealership, a bank, or an online lender. While most lenders charge a high interest rate when taking out a...

Paying off a car loan is a long process that requires you to remain dedicated to your budget as you pay your monthly bills. Sometimes, though, whether through access to extra cash to make extra payments, refinancing of your current...

A person’s financial situation can change while they are paying off a car loan (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-quickly-pay-off-a-car-loan-by-patrick-haas), and if it changes for the worse, then it will be difficult to make the payments on time each month. This happens to many car...

There There are plenty of reasons why people file for bankruptcy, but in every case the filer’s credit suffers a huge blow, making it difficult to finance big purchases. On the bright side, finding a creditor to issue a loan...

Nobody wants to be in debt, and nobody likes paying interest on a loan (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-determine-total-interest-paid-on-an-auto-loan) for longer than necessary. Unfortunately, paying off a car loan feels like it takes forever—month after month, the balance hardly seems to go down at...

Let's Let's face it: cars don't come cheap. When you're just getting started out in college or at a new job, buying a car can seem like an insurmountable obstacle due to the high price tag attached. Your credit score...

When you buy a new car, you’ll likely finance (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-s-the-cheapest-way-to-finance-buying-a-car) a large portion of your purchase. Very few people can pay for the whole amount up front. Unless you are able to obtain 0% interest on your vehicle loan, your...

Leasing Leasing a new car is difficult enough without the added trouble of bad credit. A poor credit rating can make leasing a new vehicle a challenge. While the dealer may have the upper hand thanks to your less-than-stellar rating,...

Checking the service history, getting a vehicle history report, and a pre-purchase inspection are all helpful tips to get the best deal possible.

When When it comes to getting a new vehicle, there are two options: You can either purchase your next vehicle, or you can lease it (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-the-difference-between-buying-and-leasing-a-new-car). If you opt for the latter, you are left with two more choices: a...

A lot of things change when you go on disability (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-get-a-free-car-when-you-have-a-disability) income. While those benefits allow you to pay living expenses as you cope with your disability, the income doesn’t cover much beyond the bare essentials. Just because you’re on...

Very few people have the money on hand to purchase their vehicle outright. Vehicle financing is in place to give purchasers the option of borrowing money from a lending institution. Whether you have good credit, bad credit, or no credit,...

When you find your budget tightening, you start to analyze your expenditure in an effort to loosen the proverbial noose of debt. You will find that some expenses are mandatory, some without cheaper substitutes and some things you can do...

If If you are just starting your career or if your credit scores have fallen below an acceptable point, getting loans for large items like a car or a house can seem nearly impossible. Companies do not want to sell...

When drivers are caught violating certain traffic laws and deemed not fit or able to drive their vehicle away from the scene, police can choose to impound the vehicle. Although most owners eventually pay the impound fee to get their...

A A few financial missteps can greatly impact your credit score, and it is far more difficult to repair bad credit than it is to gain it. If you have managed to be branded with a poor credit score, don't...