Expert advice to help you make smarter car buying decisions. From budget planning to ownership costs, we've got you covered.
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Bad credit car buying what to avoid in the US—payment focus, long term, buy-here-pay-here traps so you don't overpay.
High income bad car decisions explained in the US—over-borrowing, payment focus, ignoring total cost so you use data.
How AI detects predatory loans in the US—high APR, long term, payment focus; use affordability and payment calculator so you avoid bad loans.
How to fix a bad car deal in the US—refinance if rate is high; sell or trade if you're underwater; use refinance and negative equity calculators so you see options.
How to spot a bad auto loan in the US—high APR, long term, payment focus, and add-ons so you avoid bad deals.
Is dealer financing bad in the US—dealer can mark up rate; compare to bank/credit union and use the lower APR so you don't overpay.
Negotiating when you have bad credit in the US—OTD first, shop rate, don't let dealer bundle price and financing so you don't overpay.
The cost of rushing a car purchase in the US—overpaying, wrong car, bad terms—and how to slow down with data so you don't pay the price.
Using a trade-in to offset bad credit in the US—trade equity can reduce loan amount and payment so you qualify or pay less.