A computer error at major credit bureau Experian led to many consumers' credit scores being temporarily lowered over the weekend, as they were thought to have overcharged their cards when they really hadn't.

According to MSNBC, data related to the credit limits on several thousand cards issued by HSBC was entered incorrectly, causing scores to plummet. The last two digits of the actual credit limit were apparently left off, meaning that a card with a $2,000 limit was instead reported as having a $20 limit. Obviously, this meant that a vast majority of the users were seen to be well above their limit, a situation that can have dire repercussions for credit scores.

The error occurred on Friday, April 1st, and was apparently not fixed until Monday, April 4th. Users found out about the issue due to credit monitoring agencies, which track scores for any major activity and send out alerts when major changes occur. According to the bureau, the scores should be back to normal now, although those whose reports were requested over the weekend may have been affected.

Drivers who are in need of a car loan should be sure to check their credit report for any inaccuracies before heading down to the dealership. Once they're sure that their score is accurate, New Jersey State Auto Auction can provide assistance with many forms of auto financing.