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Buying a car with bad credit is a tough proposition to begin with. Trying to do so in today’s economy can almost seem impossible. If you lost a job or just simply got over your head with other loans your credit is something that you don’ have much control over. The other thing being that you still need a car or truck to do your daily errands or even look for a job. There is good news.  Buying a car with bad credit is possible if you just know how to approach it.

First step is not to buy a new car. There are few late model cars that you can afford with bad credit financing.  These kinds of vehicles will end up being liabilities and money drains rather than the assets you need them to be. Buying used makes sense because you borrow less and have a wider margin for qualifying.  At the same time be smart in shopping for a used vehicle.  You want a car that actually runs and not a beat up jalopy.

The next thing to look for is alternative financial institutions that are willing to lend to you.  It would be smart idea to avoid the extremes of the financial spectrum. On one hand a large bank is a bad idea. They will want proven results i.e. good credit before lending.  On the other end avoid loan shark financial institutions such as payday loan companies.  You will end up with a debt you have no hope of paying.  Find a good local bank that is willing to take a chance on you.

Last of all don’t rule out dealer financing if you take the previous suggestions to heart.  Sometimes dealer financing is the only way that you can get a car loan.  However you need to remember that the dealer wants to make as big a profit as possible so use caution when trying this approach.