 TITLE: How Does Buying a Car Affect Your Credit? CONTENT: Keep an Eye on Your Credit Score\n--------------------------------\nOnce you've purchased your car, be diligent about making your loan payments on time. Put your payment due date on your calendar or set up automatic payments (just make sure you have enough money in your bank account to cover them).\nTo see how your auto loan affects your credit score, consider signing up for free credit monitoring from Experian. You'll get monthly credit reports, notifications of activity on your credit report and alerts whenever your credit score changes. It's a great way to stay in the driver's seat when it comes to your credit. END