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At Credit Karma, our editors and writers are here to help you navigate the often-confusing world of buying, financing and owning a car — from applying for a loan to finding an insurance policy that works for you.

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How to refinance a car loan in 5 steps

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How to buy a car online

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How to negotiate your car price

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How to get a car loan

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Understanding car insurance quotes

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What’s the average car loan length?

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What credit score is needed to buy a car?

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Buying a car: How much can I afford?

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How do car loans work?

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Some important things to do before you apply for...

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How to get a car loan with bad credit

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3 ways to help you get 0% APR on...

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When should I refinance my auto loan?

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Auto loan delinquency rates climb as Americans amass record...

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Credit Karma Guide to Refinancing Your Auto Loan

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Credit Karma guide to free scores

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Car repossession: What is it and how will it...

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Credit Karma Guide to 0% APR on Auto Loans

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How to refinance your car loan when you have...

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How do my insurance scores affect my car insurance...

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10 factors that affect car insurance rates

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How car depreciation affects your vehicle’s value

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New data finds costly confusion over auto financing

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Has your car been recalled for a safety issue?...

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How to get out of a car loan when...

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Can I refinance my car loan?

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Pros and cons of refinancing a car

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How to apply for a car loan: Everything you...

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Buying your first car: A guide

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3 tips if you’re facing an auto loan default

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How often should I shop for car insurance?

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When co-signing for a car goes bad

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5 auto loan refinancing myths

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