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American Car Debt Is Piling Up. Tips to Avoid Being Underwater

Nearly half of new buyers now stretch loans past 72 months, and trade-in debt has hit a record $6,884 on average.

American Car Debt Is Piling Up. Tips to Avoid Being Underwater

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Nearly half of new buyers now stretch loans past 72 months, and trade-in debt has hit a record $6,884 on average.

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Nearly half of new buyers now stretch loans past 72 months, and trade-in debt has hit a record $6,884 on average.

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