Auto loans
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From long loan terms to high payments, every part of new-vehicle financing is getting more expensive.
By Lawrence Hodge
December 16, 2025
Though they’re not (currently) a thing, even if car loans did go as long as 15 years, here’s why it wouldn’t be a great idea.
By Lawrence Hodge
November 12, 2025
Getting preapproved means that you shop around for the lowest-cost car loan that meets your needs and have that loan in your pocket before you shop for your best deal on the vehicle.
By Fred Meier
July 8, 2025
The 72-month loan has become commonplace as consumers buy ever-pricier vehicles.
By Cars.com Editors
June 27, 2025
There are drawbacks to consider with long-term auto loans, such as 72- and 84-month loans, even with low, or no, interest.
By Joe Bruzek
March 18, 2025
A drop in the federal interest rate indirectly affects what consumers pay, so here’s what you should expect if rates go down as predicted.
By Stef Schrader
September 17, 2024
The most recent quarterly report on auto finance shows that higher interest rates meant to help tame inflation also have raised the cost to finance a car.
By Fred Meier
August 15, 2024
A co-signer for your car loan could help if you’re having trouble getting a loan or if the rates you’re being quoted are extremely high.
By Fred Meier
April 16, 2024
New-car production is finally starting to normalize, and thankfully, much of the increase in new-car inventory has a list price under $30,000.
By Stef Schrader
February 15, 2024
Current auto loan rates have climbed substantially following the Fed’s recent interest-rate hikes, with the average new-car loan rate reaching 6.07% in the fourth quarter of 2022.
By Jane Ulitskaya
March 24, 2023
