Your credit score is a number that ranges from about 350 to 850. In general, the higher the number, the more likely you are to get approved for a car loan. The systems that generate your credit score look at your credit report and take several factors into account, including:
- The timeliness of your payments, including late payments
- The amount and type of debt you have
- The number and age of your credit accounts
- Inquiries created by applying for credit
- Public records such as liens and judgments
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Also, accept your credit limitations. If you are having no luck getting in the car you want because the price is out of your credit range, get something else in your range to rebuild your credit, or try to clean up your credit and try again next year.