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Experian’s quarterly State of the Automotive Finance Markets — it’s probably not on your reading list, but it does show some interesting trends if you’re looking for car financing. It’s true, other…, Skip Financing Altogether, This may not be possible for most people, but it should still be an aspiration. According to Experian, buyers financed 86% of new vehicles and 55% of used vehicles sold last year. Remember, though, a…, Do Your Homework, Before applying for a car loan, check your credit report and score. You don’t want to learn you’ve got credit issues by being rejected for auto financing. It pays to review your credit report for…, Get Your Loan First, The majority of borrowers finance cars through the dealer. But if you are approved for a loan from your bank or credit union, you may have more flexibility — in getting the best rate, negotiating the…, Keep It Short, Experian reports that loan terms are on the rise. The average new car loan has increased to 67 months, and used car loans have stretched to 63 months. The percentage of new car loans with terms…, Get The Extras Elsewhere, Or perhaps take a pass on them altogether. Usually a trip to the dealership finishes with a hard sell on everything from protection packages to extended warranties. If you truly need what they’re…

Around this time last year, I was standing in front of a room full of 5-year-olds wearing a cotton kimono, displaying yen on a desk and demonstrating the proper use of chopsticks. It was part of my “…