You can get a good deal for a car loan by maintaining an excellent credit score, buying an inexpensive or used car, putting up a substantial down payment, and carefully researching all of your options before driving away with your car from the showroom.

Getting a good deal for financing your car involves low interest rates and monthly payments to the finance company that will not adversely impact your budget.

If you are harassed by a high monthly payment to the finance company your enjoyment of the car will diminish. Taking a practical view that a car is a mere utility tool to get you from point A to point B and not an image enhancer is the first step in buying a car.

To negotiate a good deal on a car loan, you need to have a good credit score. There are three major companies that give you a credit score and finance companies explore your credit score before cutting a car loan deal with you. Your credit score is made up of many components. Thirty five percent of your credit score will be based on your credit history of timely repayment of loans, timely payment of bills and general financial discipline. When it comes to your credit history it is recommended to have a good past in order to get a better future. Thirty percent of your credit rating is based on the debts you owe, fifteen percent on the length of time for repayments of loans, ten percent on the number of new loans you have applied for and the final ten percent on the types of credit you have. Credit rating agencies are not absolutely accurate and their inaccuracy has been often exposed in lawsuits so it is wise to check your score and dispute any inaccuracy.

A common misconception is that taking loans for a longer period of time helps lower the interest payments. In fact, it makes you pay for a longer period of time. Some people buy expensive cars by taking long term loans. The disadvantage is that if you want to change the car, you are stuck with the large payment on the expensive car and this can limit your freedom of choice. Buying an inexpensive yet safe car makes sense and gives flexibility.

Putting up a larger down payment will actual reduce your interest payments and loan repayment. Buying a car for which you can put up at least twenty percent as down payment will make the payback seem less stressful and you can negotiate a lower interest rate from the financier.

Knowing your financier and their offer is very important. Before negotiating with the dealer you must find out from your bank if they give car loans. This will give you an alternative if the car company's financier does not give you a loan on your terms. Sometimes dealers promise to find you a good financial option and give you the keys of the car only to tell you that they could not get you a financial deal after you have used the car. To be on the safe side it is best to take delivery of the car after all the financial papers are in place and agreed upon. Some financiers may promise interest free loans. Interest free loans should be regarded with caution because lenders expect an exorbitant down payment before giving you the loan.

Informed research on the problems you may face before financing your car gives you leverage to negotiate the deal. Once you have an affordable car loan in place you can explore the joy and convenience of your new car without financial stress.
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