{"id":342,"date":"2016-12-28T10:26:08","date_gmt":"2016-12-28T10:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/auctiondirectusa\/?p=342"},"modified":"2024-02-29T11:55:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T11:55:57","slug":"car-loan-mistakes-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auctiondirectusa.com\/blog\/car-loan-mistakes-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Loan Mistakes to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are a number of steps in the used car process, and at Auction Direct USA, we\u2019ll keep you prepared for all of them. In particular, there are a few pitfalls you want to avoid falling into when <a href=\"http:\/\/www.auctiondirectusa.com\/certified-used-cars\">searching for a preowned car<\/a> from a car dealer.<\/p>\n<p>Some of these pitfalls relate to normal mistakes you\u2019re incentivized to make, whereas others are mistakes made even before the trade-in process begins. Let\u2019s look at a few of these and how to stay away from them.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lack of Knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are several areas you have to have at least a basic knowledge of during this process, all of which our staff can easily explain to you. A few of the most common:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Credit score: Knowing your credit score in advance \u2013 and improving it if it\u2019s too low for your desired purchase \u2013 is vital. If you don\u2019t know this score, you\u2019re at the mercy of the dealer when establishing your interest rate and other loan terms. Learning credit score is easy and free once a year online.<\/li>\n<li>Loan term length: Someone may try to sell you on a longer-term loan, which will seem profitable due to lower monthly payments. But in reality, you\u2019ll end up paying more on the life of the loan for the same loan amount due to all the extra interest you\u2019ll pay. If you have the finances to manage a slightly larger payment each month, go for the shorter term.<\/li>\n<li>Early payoff: Paying down a loan early is a great way to reduce interest payments, but some lenders require a fee for an early payoff. Make sure you know in advance if this is the case.<\/li>\n<li>Interest rate: Ask about APR (annual percentage rate) and other details of your interest rate. Some lenders will prey on borrowers who haven\u2019t done their homework here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Too Many Add-Ons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a dealer\u2019s job to offer you all sorts of add-ons during the process \u2013 everything from warranties to insurance. These will often be rolled into financing, so they\u2019ll seem like less significant expenses. There are times when these can be worth it, but watch out for accumulating too many incentives or add-ons that might drive up your price on the back end.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rushing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The trade-in and purchase process can be long and arduous, but you have to prepare yourself for this. Bring snacks and water if you\u2019re worried about getting hungry or thirsty, and don\u2019t make significant plans anytime directly after your car search. Rushing out the door in the final stages is a bad idea \u2013 these are the most vital stages, where details and paperwork are finalized.<\/p>\n<p>Want to learn more about common used car mistakes, or interested in any of our other car dealer services? We\u2019re standing by at Auction Direct<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a number of steps in the used car process, and at Auction Direct USA, we\u2019ll keep you prepared for all of them. 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