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Establishing credit is not a reason to buy a car.

You establish credit by taking out a small personal loan at the local credit union and pay it back with your earnings.
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Clairesmum Aug 2022
having one credit card and paying the balance monthly also helps. Along with steady employment.
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Hello there Krikit! You can leap frog over your dilemma and ask yourself if you can afford to assume the loan. If you can afford it and you're willing to pay any remaining debt at any time, there isn't much risk. If you cannot pay the loan at will then I think there is too much risk. You sound like a thoughtful grandparent! ~ VV
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Yes. You should. Why not? You're 75 years old and he is your grandson. I'm assuming that you can afford to make the payments on the car if for some reason you had to.
19 is a kid and good for him being responsible and wanting to establish credit.
Do this wonderful thing for your grandson. I think it's great that you're considering helping him get a start in life. God bless.
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No. How about his parents? Steer him towards a credit union.
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