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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.