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It’s important to practice proper car maintenance all year long, but April is National Car Care Month. In honor of that, the Car Care Council provided a list of questions to help you find the right technician for your needs. They also asked Americans which late-night TV talk show host they would trust to work on their vehicle.

A car repossession stays on your credit reports for up to seven years beginning the day the account was originally reported as delinquent.

You can't get a loan or credit card until you turn 18 years old in the United States, but there's still a way you can build credit as a minor.

When you refinance an auto loan, you’re taking out a new car loan with a lower monthly payment and, most likely, a better interest rate. The refinancing process is slightly different than regular car financing since you’re looking for a new loan on your current vehicle.

When it comes to budgeting for a bad credit car loan, there are a lot of factors to consider. Many times, people will throw some jargon around that may be hard to pick up on. There are some common abbreviations you’ll need to know about when you’re planning for an auto loan, and we'll explain what all the alphabet soup stands for.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness month. Regardless of how old you are, what car you drive, or your level of technological acceptance, distracted driving has always been an issue.

If you have strong credit and make a qualifying income, you may not be required to make a down payment when purchasing a car. With bad credit, however, you can expect the lender to ask for a down payment.

Before you apply for an auto loan as a bad credit buyer, you must meet some basic car loan requirements. While each lender is slightly different, the main requirements typically don’t change.

If you know anything about auto financing, you know the longer you stretch a loan, the lower your monthly payments. A low monthly payment may sound great, but it’s not always the best option – especially if you have bad credit. Not only can you save money by keeping a loan term short, but you’ll be more likely to complete your loan before something unexpected happens as your vehicle ages.

If you’ve been asking yourself “should I buy an electric car?” or “should I buy a used electric car?” now may be the right time to consider making an EV purchase.