So your just about to start college, a new phase of your life is about to begin, but there’s one big thing missing from the experience. Your own car. There is a certain confidence that comes along with owning your own ride and with one of the most influential times in your life about to start, you want to make sure that your ready to take the bull by the horns in every way possible.

There’s just one problem, how the heck are you suppose to pay for one when you (or your parents) are about to drop thousands on your education? Fortune for you, it has become much easier for people in your situation to qualify for  student car loans. There are a few things that you should consider first before going out and picking the car of your dreams.

The first thing is that in no way shape or form will this first car of yours most likely be your dream car. I'm not suggestion that you find the cheapest piece of crap around. You actually want the complete opposite. The most intelligent thing to do would be to find the most dependalbe car you can comfortably drive. The whole college experience will have enough twists and turns to keep you on your feet. The last thing that you need is your car breaking down and draining your last few dollars that you put away for good times on the weekends.

Another thing to take into consideration is the environment that your going to be in. If your going to school for forestry or conservation your most likely going to be in a highly wooded or mountainous region so something like a Jeep would be more appropriate. On the flip side, if your going to be located in the outskirts of a major city and suburbia is going to be more of your daily commute, they by all means see if you can handle something compact like a ford focus. Remember, this is not the time to get real picky. Reserve that for when your done with college and get a real job.

So what are the secrets to getting college student car loans you ask? Step one would be to make sure that you can get approved. Here is a great FREE resource for seeing where you stand: (instantautolender.com) This service will check your credit and clear you for a loan under most circumstances. If you like to do research, you should look into finding how to get the lowest car insurance rate possible.

After you clear for your loan it’s time to go shopping! One of the best resources that I can suggest is Government Auctions. There are pros and cons to this situation but if you look at it, the pros out weigh the cons. A huge plus about going this route is that you can search for the car that your looking for and see if one is available in your area. The most important thing here is to be aware that most of these automobiles are sold as is, have a qualified mechanic check the car out to make sure it's legit. Other than that, make sure to do your homework on what car your looking to buy and you should be all set.

Remember that buying your first car should be an exciting and important learning experience. Be sure to do your research so that you know that you have made the best decision possible for your given situation. Good luck and have fun!