Returning a financed car isn't like returning a shirt that didn't fit right. You may not be able to take the vehicle back, but you do have some alternative options you can explore. Let's take a closer look at them.

If you've been driving a vehicle that isn't in your name, it's a little harder to trade in than normal, but you can still do it. Here's what you need to know about trading in a car that's not in your name, and how to get started.

If you already have auto financing secured, when are you supposed to tell the dealership? We have a suggested order to consider when you're buying your next car from a dealer.

How long it takes between loan default and when your car gets repossessed depends on the policies of your lender and the language in your auto loan contract. If you feel like you're only staying one step ahead of the repo man, you have some options.

When you buy a used car from a private seller, there's a lot less paperwork involved than if you're financing one at a dealership. The required paperwork when you buy or sell a vehicle yourself varies by state, but there's one universal fact: a clean and damage-free title is a must.

You can almost always turn in your leased vehicle early, and whether you buy or lease from the same dealership after is up to you. What you need to know before making this decision is your penalty for early lease termination.

It doesn't usually take that long to get a title in your name after you purchase a car. However, if you're financing, you may not get the vehicle's title if until you finish paying off the loan – this depends on what state it's registered in.

Right now we're seeing a 40-year high inflation rate that's really hitting Americans in the pocketbook. Raising interest rates could help deflate this situation, but how might that affect you in 2022? Let's take a look.

There are plenty of reasons you could make an auto loan down payment, but should you? Here are four reasons you might have for not wanting to make a down payment on your next car loan, and what could happen if you skip it.

If you go over your mileage limit on a car lease, the leasing company can charge you for each extra mile. Here's what a lessor may charge you if you go over miles, and four options to explore if you're excessively over the mileage limit.