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.

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.

Hiding your vehicle from a recovery company is a means to an end. Your auto lender is likely to take a drastic step to recover the car if the recovery company can't find it, which means more hassle for you, too.

The lienholder on your car is the lender you took out your auto loan with. Finding out who they are takes a few easy steps, and we also go over what you can do to remove the lien if you need to sell the vehicle.

If someone had an active car lease and has passed, it's not always cut and dry as to what happens next. Here's what you should know if you're the one left holding the keys to a leased vehicle that isn't in your name.

There are multiple credit bureaus and two main credit scoring models – but what will a dealership see? An auto lender is likely to see your FICO credit score, and here's why.

If you try to hide your car from the repo man, the lender is likely to take the issue to the next level. Here's what you need to know.

If your credit score is less than stellar, you may want to try some of these tips to try for a lower interest rate on your next auto loan.

Looking to give your car to someone else? If you still owe on an auto loan, here's what you need to know about refinancing and transferring ownership of a vehicle.

Having poor credit can make it tough to get approved for the things you need, like a car loan. However, your options may not be as limited as you think.