https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Auto-Loans/Pre-Approval-or-Dealership/m-p/2059345#M29909 <P>Best to get pre-approved before going. Generally a CU will get you the best rate. Then see if the dealer will beat it.</P> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:08:18 GMT Anonymous 2013-04-13T16:08:18Z https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Auto-Loans/Pre-Approval-or-Dealership/m-p/2059151#M29908 <P>Hello all,</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I am looking at getting a new vehicle in about 6 months.&nbsp; My question is this.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Is it best to get preapproval via say BofA or CapOne and know your rate etc before hand or to wait and see what you can get at the dealership?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Its been a while since I have gotten a new car.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>thanks</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:47:40 GMT https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Auto-Loans/Pre-Approval-or-Dealership/m-p/2059151#M29908 TimeToRecover 2013-04-13T14:47:40Z https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Auto-Loans/Pre-Approval-or-Dealership/m-p/2059345#M29909 <P>Best to get pre-approved before going. Generally a CU will get you the best rate. Then see if the dealer will beat it.</P> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:08:18 GMT https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Auto-Loans/Pre-Approval-or-Dealership/m-p/2059345#M29909 Anonymous 2013-04-13T16:08:18Z