Car buying can be a tricky thing when you have damaged credit. If you go to the wrong place, you could end up overpaying for a car that will give you nothing but problems.

Are you thinking of buying a new or used car, truck or SUV? If so, you may be checking out vehicle prices online in order to determine exactly what you can afford. And while you’re doing this, don’t forget to factor in a realistic estimate of what your interest rate might be. This rate will be largely determined by your credit score, so you will want to find out just how well or how poorly your credit is rated.