
What to do after buying a car: 10 steps
Take these four steps before you head out on the open road.
About the author
Rebecca Betterton, a Certified Financial Education Instructor℠, is a writer for Bankrate who has been reporting on auto loans since 2021. Through her writing, Rebecca aims to provide clarity and accessibility to the automotive loans industry as the cost of financing new and used vehicles continues to climb due to steep inflation.
She specializes in assisting readers in navigating the ins and outs of securely borrowing money to purchase a car, but recently widened her scope to cover personal loans and other debt topics. Prior to her time at Bankrate, she was a social media reporter and copywriter.
When Rebecca isn’t researching recent trends in personal finance, she is an avid runner and a lover of interior design.
Take these four steps before you head out on the open road.
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Dealerships and auto websites have made it easier to buy a car without leaving home.
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There’s no best car for everyone, but there is a best one for you.
You can use your tax refund to pay off a loan or make a down payment on a new car.
A car loan rate shouldn’t exceed your state’s usury rate. Find out what you can do if it does.
Oops, a used car you just bought has a lien. Follow this strategy to get it removed.