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  • To get a car loan with bad credit, start by saving a down payment and checking your credit score.
  • Anyone buying a car with bad credit should save more for a down payment, or get a co-signer.
  • Buying a car with poor credit will cost more in interest, so it may pay to increase your score first.

Buying a car with bad credit could mean that you'll spend a bit more to borrow.