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How To Find The Best Used Car Loans - Articles Surfing

When considering used car loans you must remember to give a lot of thought to the car itself. There are a lot of things for you to do. Go to a dealer with a decent reputation. Sometimes you'll get dealers who don't check the cars they have thoroughly so it's a good idea to select a car which is still under warranty. Looking at cars with one previous owner only is a good idea. You need to inspect the car thoroughly. If you don't know much about cars and buying used cars then take a mechanic along or have one check it out by appointment.

You may like a particular car because of its looks. But don't forget to get under the skin ' beware of salesmen who will try to get rid of a problem vehicle. Look for extras like air-conditioning and heaters. Power adjustable seats and CD players with satellite radio are great to have. Find out what kind of mileage you can expect both in town and out on the highway. Test-drive the car under both conditions. Drive it more than once if you need to. Don't forget, you're the one who has a loan to repay.

Coming back to financial considerations you must keep within your budget. Don't think about a Hummer or an Escalade if you make about $20,000 a year. The amount you can get is determined by your credit worthiness and ability to repay. Some dealers may offer you incentives for buying a car with few miles on it. Older cars are bought as is. This means you are entirely on your own if a problem comes up. There are some advantages of going in for a new car (if you can afford it) if the criteria for the loan is the same as that for a used car loan. For example you will enjoy a longer warranty period. Dealers give limited warranties with used cars so keep that in mind.

The most important things to keep in mind about car loans, whether for used cars or new are:

* The interest rate

* The time you will need to repay the loan

* The price of the car and whether it is worth it

Consider all of the three so that you will be satisfied with your car and your loan. Sometimes dealers offer incentives like lower interest rates if you take the loan from them. Pay back your loan on time and without any hassles and you'll find your credit-worthiness going up. This is always great for business. The second factor is as important as the first. A 60 month long loan period may make the monthly payments smaller and seem attractive but you will be paying a lot of interest over that period. Also, such a long period is not a good idea when you are buying a used car. Buying a used car is a bit of a shaky venture ' you may experience severe problems long before you've finished paying for your car and you don't want that. It is with used car loans as with most things in life; always do your homework.

Submitted by:

Terry Bolton

Terry Bolton is and internet publisher of automotive stuff. Read his useful and popular articles at http://www.cheap-used-cars.w-eland.com/



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