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Can you negotiate car loan rates?

I’m a frugal person—I never like paying more than necessary. I’ve been shopping for car loan rates for a new vehicle, but I can’t find an interest rate that suits my thriftiness. Can I negotiate the rate for a car loan?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If you’re a thrifty buyer, you should be excited to know that you can negotiate
car loan
interest rates.
While the opportunity to negotiate the rate varies from lender to lender, try using the following tips to boost your negotiating power:
  • Know what’s on your credit report, clear up any delinquencies, and try to keep your credit utilization ratio below 30%
  • Make a larger down payment
  • Consider a cosigner with great credit
  • Shop around for rates
If you can’t successfully negotiate a change in interest rate, remember that the sale price of the car is always negotiable. Get preapproval from a lender prior to shopping for a car, and you can use this amount to negotiate a lower price on the vehicle you want.
Just as you would when shopping around for car loan rates, make sure to do the same with your
car insurance
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