Many of the car dealer scams one encounters when buying a new car are nearly the same. Here are some great tips for avoiding car refinance scams.
• Order your own credit score and take it with you to the dealership.
• Never make a cash deposit for your financing loan because if the deal goes bad, you can’t get your deposit back.
• Don’t apply for a car loan until you have been employed for at least 6 months if you are a recent college graduate.
• Apply for your loan online to avoid getting ripped off.
• Learn to fix your credit before applying for a loan. Get your credit score to at least 680 first.
• Pay off your credit card debts before looking for a new car.
• Wait 6 months before applying for a loan if you have recently moved. You addresses are always verified. If you move a lot, they might not trust that they can keep track of your whereabouts should you make late payments etc.
• Don’t get a co-signer for your loan as often times you will find that the deal is solely in the other person’s name.
