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Having a very poor credit score makes getting approved for new credit a struggle. We want to help you take some steps to repair your credit score, even if you have severe credit issues...

I'll ignore the dare and go straight to the truth – not everyone gets approved for a bad credit car loan and here's why…...

Private party car loans can be tricky for any borrower, especially those with bad credit. If you're having trouble getting approved for a private party auto loan with a lower credit score, know there are still other lending options to check out...

If your credit score is worse for wear, you may be considering a subprime car loan. We're here to cover some important aspects of subprime financing, what you may need to qualify, and how we can guide you to a special finance dealership...

Also called "tote the note financing" or "your job is your credit car loans" this type of loan comes from an in-house lender. However it's worded, it refers to car lots where the dealer furnishes the car loans for the vehicles on the car lot - no third-party financing needed...

When you are buying a car, there is more than just the loan to consider. You need to remember that there are also tax, title and license fees. So, you may be required to bring additional money to the table, depending on who you purchase the car from...

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...

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 know you’ll be faced with your car being repossessed, you have two options: voluntary or involuntary repossession. Both result in your car being taken back, but the choice to give up the car voluntarily is up to you...

You can sometimes trade in a vehicle if you’re behind on your loan payments – but it may depend on how far behind you are...