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• Current Car Loan Interest Rates

  View current auto loan rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

  2 min read Jun 16, 2021

  

• What is the Rule of 78?

  The Rule of 78 can hurt borrowers looking to pay debt off early.

  4 min read May 27, 2021

  

• Do you pay sales tax on a lease buyout?

  Unsure whether you’ll be taxed if you buy your leased car? You may not owe anything.

  2 min read May 27, 2021

  

• Should you take a rebate or 0 percent financing? It depends

  Consider whether you’d like lower monthly payments or cash toward the down payment.

  4 min read May 25, 2021

  

• 9 steps to buy a car online

  Dealerships and auto websites have made it easier to buy a car without leaving home.

  7 min read May 24, 2021

  

• How to trade in your car: 5 simple steps to take

  Not sure how trading your car in works? Follow these steps.

  4 min read May 11, 2021

  

• Private party auto loan: What it is and how to find one

  A private party auto loan lets you finance a vehicle just as you would with a car from a dealership.

  4 min read May 10, 2021

  

• 9 car leasing traps you should avoid

  Auto leases can come with upsells and costly fees. Beware these 9 car leasing traps.

  6 min read May 06, 2021

  

• Why you should avoid an 84-month auto loan

  An 84-month loan will reduce your monthly payments but cost more overall.

  5 min read May 05, 2021

  

• 13 car dealer tricks to avoid

  Most car dealers aren’t really out to rip you off, but keep in mind that car dealerships are for-profit entities.

  6 min read Apr 29, 2021