[header] How to buy or lease a car when you have bad credit [title] Get your credit score. [step] Before heading out to a dealership, you should know your current credit score. Use one of the following methods to get it : [substeps] Look on your credit card statement. 
Many credit card companies give their customers their credit score. Use a free online service, such as credit.com, creditsesame.com, or creditkarma.com.