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Auto Loan Shock: Data‑Driven Guide for First‑Time Buyers in 2024
Hook: A fresh Cox Automotive Finance Outlook released in July 2024 shows that 68% of first-time car buyers say rising loan rates have forced them to rethink their budget, and 42% are delaying purchase altogether. I’ve dug into the numbers, ran the calculators, and built a step-by-step playbook you