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How to buy a car in Canada and get the best loan rate

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You’ve read the car reviews, done the research and scoured for hours through literature on that car or truck, all while lining up pros, cons, rankings and specs against your budget and wants. You’ve shortlisted the contenders that you most want to press the gas on. That’s it: you’re buying a new car. Final answer. No takesies-backsies. Now, how to pay for it.

It’s “go” time and you’re in the dealership parking lot with soggy palms, a twinge in your stomach, and a pounding pulse you can feel in your temples. You’re breathing more quickly, and your pupils are dilated. I know. As an auto journalist, I’ve been there.Before signing the paperwork, be sure to get up to speed with our beginner’s guide to car loans, and read on for a look at the basics of how car loans work and the implications of the choices and options you’ll face along the way.

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