@propublica: Have you taken out a car loan and struggled to pay it back? You’re not alone. Borrowers like you owe more than $1.6 trillion in auto debt, and many are falling behind. ProPublica has been looking into auto lenders that aren’t always up front about how much car loan deferments will cost you in the long run. We've collected advice from borrowers, consumer finance experts, auto dealers and more to help you make a more-informed choice before you defer a payment. Check out our free car loan deferment calculator and guide at the link in our bio or at propublica.org/calculator. This story is part of a partnership with @Scripps News 📰: Ryan Gabrielson, Byard Duncan 🧮: Lucas Waldron 🎥: @seplo #carsoftiktok #cartok #cars #usedcar #cartiktok #carloan #poorcredit