K.B.
yes, she can still purchase a car with a bankruptcy the question is what the interest will be?
some lenders may require a letter from the trustee authorizing her to purchase the car, however it sounds like they filed a chapter 11 or 7, and not chapter 13
Bankruptcy may be embarrassing and inconvenient but not the end of the world.
Also, she can sue for damages and loss and not settle so that she can get enough to pay cash for a car instead of another car note, that is if the other driver had insurance if she can get $6500 to 15000 then she can pay cash no need for another car note. Just a thought.