Bankrate.com: Auto loans Headlines
Indispensable advice for car shoppers

• Longer car loan can handcuff buyer
  An industry trend toward longer car loans may not be a good bet for buyers, says Bankrate car columnist Terry Jackson.
• When dad dies, who's liable for lease?
  A finance company cannot make a claim against a deceased father's child, says Bankrate car columnist Terry Jackson.
• Get receipt when you 'surrender' car
  Get a receipt if you have to "voluntarily surrender" your car, says Bankrate car columnist Terry Jackson.
• Sun shouldn't damage modern car finish
  Lighter car colors are usually best if you live in a warm climate, says Bankrate car columnist Terry Jackson.
• Interest Rate Roundup
  Here's a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.