Can a car loan help your credit score?

Yes it can if you keep the payments up, on time. Your bills for rent, electricity, phone and so on are also a big part of your credit score. Your credit score can be a little complicated but, for the most part, if you pay your bills on time your credit score will be a good one. Probably the most complicated part for average people is a credit card. If you have a credit card and your balance always runs pretty close to your credit limit, your credit score will be lower. On the other hand if you owe 10 to 15 percent of your limit it shows that you know how to manage your credit.