Can I Buy a Car Before or After Filing Bankruptcy?

Carmen Dellutri

Founder & CEO

In order to answer this question, we would have to discuss your current financial circumstances, such as what you’re currently driving, if that car has car payments, if it’s a lease, if it’s something you can carry all the way through the bankruptcy, etc. Whether you should get a new car before or after bankruptcy really depends on what type of bankruptcy you’re filing and your current financial situation. There’s nothing stopping you from buying a car before bankruptcy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy a car before filing bankruptcy? +

There's nothing stopping you from buying a car before bankruptcy, but it may affect your case depending on the type of bankruptcy you're filing and your current financial situation.

Should I buy a car before or after bankruptcy? +

Whether you should get a new car before or after bankruptcy really depends on what type of bankruptcy you're filing and your current financial situation. We would have to discuss your current financial circumstances to give you proper guidance.

Will buying a car affect my bankruptcy case? +

It depends on your specific circumstances, including what type of bankruptcy you're filing, what you're currently driving, and whether the new car has payments. An attorney can review your situation and advise you on the best timing.

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