Pre Approved Car Loans

Can you get pre approved for car loans?
Can you get pre approved for a car loan the same way you do for home mortgages?
Just adding to Tyche’s correct answer..
If you dont have a relationship with your bank or credit union, try Lending Tree (www.lendingtree.com)
They take your application, then send it to 4 banks for approvals. Pick the best one.