EXHIBIT 23 (1)


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements of
Credit Acceptance Corporation on Form S-3 (File Nos. 33-75246 (as amended) and
333-18301) and Forms S-8 (File Nos. 33-64876, 33-80339, and 333-67348) of our
report dated January 23, 2002, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Credit Acceptance Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2001.




Detroit, Michigan
March 28, 2002