Services
Insurance
Loans
Repairs
Advice
About

What credit score will I need for a car loan?

I'm going to try to take out a car loan, but my credit isn't great. Is there a specific score I need to have to qualify?

avatar
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Generally speaking, borrowers need to have a high credit score to get a car loan.
You’ll probably need a score of 661 or higher for most car loans. If you’re worried you might not meet that requirement, you can get a cosigner to help you qualify.
Since you’re thinking about buying a new car, you should be thinking about buying insurance, too. Car insurance prices are also partially based on your credit score, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be stuck with a higher bill. Try shopping around on the
Jerry
app to see what’s out there and find the cheapest coverage that works for you.
View full answer 
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.

Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance

Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance

√
No long forms
√
No spam or unwanted phone calls
√
Quotes from top insurance companies
Find insurance savings