You may well have gotten through this mild winter without damaging your car by sliding into a guardrail, or cracking your axle in a pothole. Even so, like many Americans, you may be ready to make a new car purchase. If so, you’d be wise to do your homework before you visit the car dealerships, […]
Spring Is In The Air And On The Car Lot
WRITTEN BY: Kathy Michelich, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Warren County, Ohio
REVIEWED BY: Amanda Woods, Healthy Finances Program Specialist OSU Extension Family & Consumer Sciences
SOURCES:
- “What is the difference between an interest rate and the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) in an auto loan.” Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. 2017
- “Can I prepay my loan at any time without penalty?” Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. 2017
- “Comparing Auto Loans - CFPB Auto Loan Shopping Sheet,” Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. 2017