Auto loans basics

Can I negotiate a car loan interest rate with the dealer?

What is Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance?

What is credit insurance for an auto loan?

What are debt cancellation or suspension products offered with my auto loan?

Am I required to purchase an extended warranty, Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance, or credit insurance from a lender or dealer to get an auto loan?

Why would I need a co-signer for an auto loan?

Should I agree to co-sign someone else’s car loan?

What should I know about leasing versus buying a car?

What is included in the monthly auto loan payment?

What are the differences between a manufacturer’s warranty and an extended vehicle warranty or service contract?

Can the dealer increase the interest rate after I drive the vehicle home?

How do I know who my auto loan lender or servicer is?

When are late fees charged on a car loan?

What's the difference between a simple interest rate and precomputed interest on an auto loan?

Is it better to pay off the interest or principal on my auto loan?

What should I do if I can’t make my car payments?

What happens if my car is repossessed?

I’m in the military and having trouble paying my auto loan. What should I know about auto repossession and protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)?

What is a “no credit check” or “buy here, pay here” auto loan or dealership?

I am in the military and may be stationed overseas. How can I handle my auto lease or auto loan?