Auto pawn loans are very similar to auto title loans. If you have a title in hand, you can get a short term loan. Which depends on the value of your car and your ability to pay it back. The main difference is that with auto pawn loans, the lender will keep your car. This is not the case with every lender, but most do it.
Once you get the loan, you will have a few weeks or months to pay it back. The interest rates can be much higher than if you go for a personal loan or use a credit card.