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How do you avoid paying interest on a car loan?

Is there any way I can get out of paying interest on a car loan? I want to get a new car, but I’m worried that I won’t be able to afford the insurance rates. What can I do?

Liz Jenson · Updated on Feb 15, 2022

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

Unfortunately, it’s very difficult to avoid paying interest on a car loan. You’ll need to score a 0%

to avoid any additional fees as you’re paying off your car, and a 0% APR is very difficult to get since interest rates are largely calculated based on your credit score. If your score is below 750, it’s unlikely that you’ll be offered a 0% APR loan.

However, there are some things you can do to improve your car loan interest rate, including:

Opting for a shorter repayment period

Shopping around for the best terms before settling on a loan

Paying off any outstanding debts or otherwise improving your debt-to-income ratio (DTI)

Always paying your bills on time

Refinancing your loan if necessary

It might also help to lower your monthly car insurance payment so you can use the extra cash for your vehicle. The

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