Published March 3, 2023 • 2 Min Read
Getting ready to buy a car or truck? Or starting to think about it?
Whether you’re buying your first or your next car, here’s help to find the right car — at the right price — for you
Is Now the Right Time to Buy an Electric Car?
With a range of models to choose from, lower prices, and impressive performance, is now the right time to buy an EV?
Important Questions to Ask Before Financing a Car
A guide to getting out of the dealership and on the road as smoothly as possible.
5 Things to Know Before Applying for Auto Financing
Understanding pre-qualification, credit reports and contract details will help you hit the road with the best deal possible on your auto financing.
Important Questions to Ask Your Car Dealer (Part 1 of 2)
Important questions to ask your dealer to help find a car that checks all the boxes.
Important Questions to ask your car dealer (Part 2 of 2)
What to ask your dealer to help get the best deal for you.
Tools
My Auto Affordability Tool
Let us help you finance the car — and car loan — that’s just right for you. See how much of a loan you would qualify for* before visiting a dealership.
Car Loan Calculator
Want to see what your car payments might look like? Easily calculate your payment amount, and see how your interest rate, down payment and financing term could affect your payments.
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* This is an automotive lending prequalification only, and not an automotive lending approval or pre-approval. The RBC My Auto Affordability Tool (“Tool”) provides an estimate of the amount of auto finance loan you may qualify for with Royal Bank of Canada based on the accuracy and completeness of information provided at the time of completion. You must submit a separate application for an automotive lending approval or a pre-approval and a full credit report, which will be subject to formal verification processes and assessed on current credit adjudication policies. You should not waive any financing condition based on the results of this Tool. For full Tool terms and conditions, visit https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/car-loans/maat/tc.html
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