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How can I get a car without a credit check?
How do I buy a car without going through a credit check? I don’t have the best credit score, and I'd rather not get another ding if my credit is checked during the application process.
Hana Sabah · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Credit checks can take a toll on your credit score, so it’s tempting to avoid that when
buying a car
. But while it is plausible, it does come with some risks.To buy a car without a credit check, you’ll have to buy it from a dealership. Most dealerships will only require you to provide proof of:
- Steady employment
- Ability to repay (low to debt-to-income ratio)
- A sizable down paymentBut loans from dealerships also come with:
- High rates
- Long loan terms
- Large repayments
- Risk of repossession
So before you decide to buy a car without a credit check, consider these alternatives:
- Getting a car loan with a cosigner
- Applying for an unsecured personal loan with a cosigner
- Applying for a car loan despite having bad credit
- Applying with a community development financial institution (non-profit banks that offer favorable financing to community members)
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