Auto loans know your rights

Is a lender allowed to consider my age or where my income comes from when deciding whether to give me a loan?

Can a lender or dealer consider my sex, marital status, or dependents when deciding whether to give me an auto loan?

Can a lender or dealer ask me about the alimony, child support, or separate maintenance payments that I receive when I apply for an auto loan?

What is covered under the Military Lending Act?

What should I do if I think an auto dealer or lender is breaking the law?

What is a Truth-in-Lending disclosure for an auto loan?

What is Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance?

What is credit insurance for an 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?

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

Can I return a car that I bought if it has mechanical problems?

Can I prepay my loan at any time without penalty?

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)?

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

I am in the military, are there limits on how much I can be charged for a loan like a mortgage, student loan, auto loan, or credit card balance?

Where can a member of the military or a spouse/dependent of a servicemember go for emergency funding or financial assistance?