<prompt> Human: Hi everyone,I am planning to purchase my first car, but I dont expect to buy until 2 months down the road. How far ahead of time should I shop around for car loans? Could I get approve for a check for a car loan and hold onto it until I make the purchase 2 months from now? Thanks!  <response>: Approvals are usually good for 30 days. So now would be too early to get a full approval. You should be able to get an estimate of rates by talking to your bank or credit union. Rates are market driven, so in two months time could bump up or down but likely by no more than 0.25. 