How Can I Get Car Financing with a Bad Credit Score?

Is your old vehicle becoming less reliable for getting you around Thomasville, GA and Crawfordville? If you’re in the market for a high-quality new or pre-owned vehicle but you’re apprehensive about getting financed due to a bad credit score, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Dale Earnhardt Jr Buick GMC, we have credit assistance programs designed to help shoppers with bad credit get the vehicle of their dreams. Learn how to get a car loan with bad credit, below.

How to Get a Car with Bad Credit: Getting Started

Dale Earnhardt Jr Buick GMC has an onsite finance center full of friendly professionals who are here to help you at every point in the car finance process. Once you apply for pre-approval with us online, you’ve already completed the first step in how to get a car with bad credit! Rest assured, our application is 100% secure and we do not share any information with outside parties. After we review your application, you’ll hear back from us shortly regarding the next steps. In the meantime, you can review some helpful tips for getting car financing with bad credit, below.

Top Tips for How to Get a Car Loan with Bad Credit

As you begin the process of getting a car loan with bad credit, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind:

  • Create a realistic budget. Think beyond the amount you can afford to borrow. You will also need to consider additional expenses like auto insurance, annual registration costs, maintenance costs, and gas costs, all of which should be included in your budget.
  • Can you make a larger down payment? If you’re able to save up for a larger down payment, you’ll have a smaller loan balance to pay off and you’ll pay less interest once your loan is paid off.
  • Check your credit report. It’s helpful to know your exact credit score before you apply for financing, but you should also be looking for any errors on your credit report. If you find any, don’t hesitate to dispute them with the credit reporting company as they could be causing your credit score to fall.
  • Pay down debts. It’s okay if you can’t make a large dent in existing debts – even making a small amount of progress in paying it off will help raise your credit a bit.
  • Don’t buy more car than you need. It’s best to remain budget-oriented and only get as much vehicle as you really need. Buying pre-owned will also help keep your monthly payment affordable.

Can a Bad Credit Car Loan Improve Your Credit?

Learning how to get a car with bad credit can feel stressful and, sometimes, a little disheartening. Remember, financial setbacks happen to everyone at some point. Something positive to keep in mind is that you can leverage your new auto loan to help get your credit back up. So long as you make on-time monthly payments, you will slowly start to see improvements!

Financing for All Types of Credit at Dale Earnhardt Jr Buick GMC

If you would like to learn more about the credit assistance programs at Dale Earnhardt Jr Buick GMC, stop by to speak with us on your way home from Panama City. Or, you can contact us to start a conversation. No matter what type of credit you’re working with, we’re here to help you secure the keys to a vehicle you will love!

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Additional Disclaimers:

*Length of contract limited. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. Savings based on Bankrate of 6.11%. Take new retail delivery by 3/3/25. *Limited availability at GMC EV dealers. Monthly payment is $16.67 for every $1,000 you finance. Average example down payment is 12.1%. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery by 3/3/25. **Only on the 5.3L V8 Engine. Based on MSRP of $59,895. For trade assistance, you must show proof of ownership and trade in a 2011 model year or newer vehicle. Not available with lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery by 3/3/25.

*Length of contract limited. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. Savings based on Bankrate of 6.11%. Take new retail delivery by 3/3/25. *Limited availability at GMC EV dealers. Monthly payment is $16.67 for every $1,000 you finance. Average example down payment is 12.1%. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery by 3/3/25. **Only on the 5.3L V8 Engine. Based on MSRP of $59,895. For trade assistance, you must show proof of ownership and trade in a 2011 model year or newer vehicle. Not available with lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery by 3/3/25.

*Monthly payment is $28.16 for every $1,000 you finance. Average example down payment is 24.9%. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery by 3/3/25. ** Deferred monthly payments for 90 days. Excludes residents of PA. Must finance with GM Financial. Some customers may not qualify. Down payment required at signing, if applicable. Finance charges accrue from date of financing. Not available with lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery by 3/3/25.

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