Auto Finance

At Chrysler Capital Blog: The Road Best Traveled, we endeavor to provide easy-to-understand auto finance information and advice.

7 small changes that can recalibrate your auto financing

We’ve all been there. You enter the showroom at a dealership and there it is – your dream car. Just like that, you’re ready to sign on the dotted line. You get your keys and drive away. Then what? Insurance, registration, monthly payments – all the way less glamorous stuff about car ownership starts to surface. The good news is a few small changes before … Read More

How to trade in a car with negative equity

When you owe more than your vehicle is worth but still intend to trade in – and plenty of people do – then planning your next steps will help you to get the most out of the deal.* Learn how you can approach it, below. Rolling over your negative equity In this situation, it’s common for negative equity to be rolled into financing for the … Read More

How to find the best vehicle incentives

Shopping for a vehicle involves some big decisions, including how much you will spend. One factor you should take into account is vehicle incentives which can save eligible shoppers hundreds or thousands of dollars up front or over the course of their financing. Incentives come in different forms, have a range of eligibility criteria, may sometimes be combined, and change throughout the year, all of … Read More

What happens when you trade in your vehicle?

You found the vehicle of your dreams and the dealership offered you what you believe is a fair amount for your trade. So, now what? If you own your trade-in vehicle outright (you’ve completed any loan or lease commitment that you may have had), it is important that you have your title with you when you go to the dealership. Then, you can sign it … Read More

How many years should you finance a new or used car?

Deciding which car model or make you should buy may not be the biggest decision you face when you step foot into a dealership. Instead, the bigger question at hand may be just how long you should finance a new or used car for. Depending on multiple factors, such as credit score, some consumers may qualify for financing of 84 months – an eight-year term … Read More

How a simple interest contract works

At Chrysler Capital, we like to make life simple, and when you purchase a vehicle, it comes with a simple interest contract. Understanding how simple interest works can help you to stay on course with your payments, and even save, so watch this short video and read on to discover how.   Principal and interest Two important parts of a simple interest contract are principal … Read More

How to protect yourself from identity theft

Identity theft is on the rise, and it could happen to you. Cases more than doubled from 2019 to 2020, according to the Federal Trade Commission, as thieves increasingly look for opportunities to steal personal information and use it at the owner’s expense. Draining bank accounts, running up charges on credit cards and using medical insurance coverage are just some of the possible consequences of … Read More

How paperless statements help you declutter, save time and go green

It feels good to be up to speed on your auto payments and have your account organized. That process is easy with your Chrysler Capital MyAccount. And it’s easier still when you sign up for paperless statements. Switching to e-statements allows you to streamline your account management and enjoy other benefits, too. See why it makes sense to go paperless, below. Less clutter There are … Read More

Drive into summer with our Memorial Day car, truck and SUV deals

Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, is almost here and with it comes a season of road trips, new adventures and good times. To celebrate the occasion and set you up for the summer, Chrysler Capital and FCA US are offering a selection of new car, truck and SUV deals through the Memorial Day Sales Event. Featured are zero and low APR purchase incentives … Read More

Life of a Chrysler Capital lease

Part of getting a new vehicle is choosing the best fit for your current needs, but it’s also about what’s best for the future. When you want flexibility with that choice, leasing may be a better option than purchasing. Leasing an FCA US vehicle through Chrysler Capital offers a range of benefits that include: The opportunity to enjoy the latest Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT®, … Read More