Now may be the best time to buy a car

Thinking about buying a new vehicle? Now may be the time to put the pedal to the medal.

Interest rates are expected to rise, and right now dealerships are working to meet end of quarter sales goals, experts say.

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A Kiplinger forecast estimates a one percent increase in the bank prime rate over the course of 2018, which will impact auto loan rates.

Plus, average auto loan amounts hit a record high for new vehicles at $31,099, and a record for used vehicles at $19,589, according to an Experian analysis of the last quarter of 2017. Average monthly payments hit a new record, too, $515.

Incentives are also at an all time high for manufacturers trying to make up for higher interest rates.

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