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No jargon, no fine-print games. Answers to the questions car shoppers ask most.
Financing
- 3 min readWhat to bring to get approved: the complete checklistThe documents you usually need to get approved for a car loan at Liberty Approved — ID, proof of income, proof of residence, references and more.Read
- 7 min readBuying a car with bad credit: how to do it rightHow to buy a reliable used car with bad credit: what lenders look at, how to protect yourself, and how to come out with better credit.Read
- 4 min readFirst-time buyer with no credit? Start hereHow first-time car buyers and people with no credit history can get approved for a car loan, and how to start building credit with it.Read
- 4 min readHow much down payment do you really need?What decides the down payment on a used car loan, how trade-in equity counts, and simple ways to lower your payment.Read
- 4 min readHow to rebuild your credit with a car loanPractical steps to use an auto loan to rebuild your credit score — on-time payments, autopay, and what to do after 12 months.Read
Trade-in
Buying
- 5 min readThe used-car test drive checklistWhat to check on a used car test drive: a 15-minute route plan, sounds and smells to notice, and questions to ask the dealer.Read
- 5 min readAWD, 4WD or front-wheel drive: which do you need?All-wheel drive vs. four-wheel drive vs. front-wheel drive in plain English — and why tires matter more than any of them.Read
- 3 min readThe benefits of buying used (instead of new)Why a used vehicle is a smart buy: less depreciation, more car for the money, and often lower insurance and taxes.Read
Ownership
- 5 min readUnderstanding the Buyers Guide, warranties and service contractsWhat the FTC Buyers Guide on a used car window means, how warranties work, and when an extended service contract makes sense.Read
- 4 min readBuying from a dealer: title, tags, taxes and registrationWhat happens with title, registration, temporary tags and sales tax when you buy a used car from a dealer.Read
- 4 min readA simple maintenance schedule that keeps your used car goingOil changes, tires, brakes, fluids and inspections: an easy maintenance schedule for any used car.Read
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