<prompt> Human: Hello,I am trying to help my girlfriend get a car. I checked her credit score to see what taking a loan out would look like. Not good. Credit score is about 570. Ive never been a situation like this. Ive always had good credit and an emergency fund set up. So I dont really know how to help her.She has about 5000 in cash. Would it be best to buy a cash car even though it could prove unreliable? OR should she go to the local kia dealership and try one of those No credit no problem Loans. She doesnt have anything in her name cell phone, utilities, rent, etc Just an auto insurance and health insurance bill. She gets about 300 a week under the table from being a Nanny. Its just a giant mess and I have no idea what she should do. She only has the rental for a few more days. I set up a go fund me, because I didnt know what else to do. Which if you PM Id be more than happy to give the link lol. Anyhow reddit, What is her honest to god best bet. TDLR:5k cash, no paycheck stubs, credit score 570, need car, help. EDIT: The reason she needs a car, she is a Nanny that Totes kids around. She needs Reliable, good Mileage and SafetyEDIT: Thank you guys for your honesty on this. This is her bed shes made. Its just so foreign to me to be in that bad of a spot.  <response>: With 5k in cash she can get a reliable car. Scour craigslist and try to find a car for 4,500 or less. Test drive cars, dont be afraid to pass on a car. Once she finds a car that is acceptable, take it to an independent mechanic to have it checked out in addition to any inspection your state requires.I just bought a 2003 Passat GLX with AWD for 2,500.00 and its great. You just have to be patient.Also, you can configure craigslist to send you alerts when new cars that meet your criteria are posted.edit: heres one thats somewhat local to me dont know where you are that would be swell for ferrying kids around and on a budget: 