One of the many questions consumers ask us here at Auto Credit Express is how much they need for a down payment. If you asked this question a few years ago, the answer would've been much different, but things have changed.

Your down payment plays a role in determining the size of your monthly payment and how much you end up paying overall, so the decision as to how much money you should put down isn't easy. Let's look at some of the pros and cons of a large down payment on an auto loan.

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.

In many cases, lenders require a down payment in order to approve somebody with damaged credit for a car loan. And not having one can be a problem.

If you have bad credit, having a down payment is typically a must-have. But just how small of a down payment can you get away with?

No one wants to shell out a bunch of money upfront to get a car they need. But you should want to. Here are 10 reasons why you want to consider making a down payment on your next vehicle.

If you have at least $1,000 for your next auto loan, it may be enough to be eligible for vehicle financing if you have poor credit. However, whether or not it's a large enough down payment can also depend on the selling price of the vehicle.

Down payments have benefits for you and the auto lender. Here's why down payments are often required, and why they're common among bad credit borrowers.

A delayed down payment can help borrowers in a pinch – but it may cause more issues later. Here's what you need to know about delayed, or deferred, down payment auto loans.

Cash isn't the only thing you can use to meet a down payment requirement for a car loan.