Mike’s Car Store Blog

Navigating the world of auto financing can be daunting, especially if you have a low credit score. However, misconceptions about low-credit auto financing often make the process seem even more intimidating than it needs to be. At Mike’s Car Store, we’ve helped countless customers get app...

How to Get Approved for a Car Loan with a FICO Score Under 700   You've set your eyes on that dream car, but there's one little hiccup: your FICO score is below 700. Not to worry! At Mike's Car Store in Georgetown, IN, part of the renowned Chevy Dude YouTube family, we believe th...

How is your Credit Score Calculated   A credit score is a numerical representation of an individual's creditworthiness. It is a measure of how likely a person is to repay their debts based on their credit history. Credit scores are used by lenders, landlords, and insurance companies to as...

Four scams you may fall for, watch out! These are four scams that you could fall for at any dealership. The owner of Mike's Car Store even got scammed by these in his younger years. Don't be the next one taken advantage of! 1. Spot delivery scam Don't fall for this scam. The dealers...

What Is a Bad Credit Score? Learn what a bad credit score is and how it could affect you buying a car.  ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Where does your credit Score align on this scale? If you ha...

34 of Americans Fall into the category of Bad or Fair credit! In my experience, you guys are the ones who come into the dealership the most unprepared!     In this article, I’m going to share with you: How to buy a car if you fall into that bad or fair c...

  Steps to Buying Your First Car New car owners can be overwhelmed by all the choices they face when buying their first vehicle. What kind of car should I buy? What features are most important to me? How much am I willing to spend on a new or used car? What’s my budget like? These are ...