Can You Buy a Car With a Credit Card? All You Need to Know

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Do Car Dealers Accept Credit Card Payments?
Can You Repay the Car Costs in Time?
Things to Consider When Buying a Car With Your Credit Card
Credit Card Limits
Credit Card Interest Charges
Inform Your Card Issuer Before Buying the Car
If You Have a Reward Credit Card
Manufacturer Credit Cards
Disadvantages of Buying a Car With Your Credit Card
Convenience Fees
Costly Transaction Fees
High Interest Rate
Alternatives to Credit Card Car Purchases
Cash Payment
Getting an Auto Loan
Trade in Your Old Car
Cosign With Someone
The Takeaway
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Author
Susan Guillory is the president of Egg Marketing, a content marketing firm based in San Diego. She’s written several business books, and has been published on sites including Forbes, AllBusiness, and Cision. She enjoys writing about business and personal credit, financial strategies, loans, and credit cards. Follow her on Twitter @eggmarketing.
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