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So here you are, you feel that you are finally ready to make that car purchase.
You are finally able to say that this is it, this is the year to get a car. You need it for mobility. It simply is too tiresome now for you to take the public transport or the company car is no longer available for you to use. You now have to get one for yourself. Not to mention, that a car would also make you enjoy your weekends off more as you would be able to drive to places by yourself or with some friends or some family members. And yes, doing errands and shopping would be easier with your own car. But wait.
For the sake of your sanity, for the sake of saving yourself from buyer’s remorse, consider these 4 tips before you go ahead with your purchase.
Know what you need. What car do you have in mind of getting? What car features are important to you? Would you consider getting a used car instead of getting a new one? Think about these things, picture the car you think would be best for you.
Research. Research. Research. Make sure you do know what you need to know about the car you are getting. Does it have all the features you need, you prefer? Have you considered well it’s price? Have you done some comparison of prices and features of similar car models from different brands? You can do your own research by asking your friends who knows a lot about cars, you can visit the different car outlets and dealers and you can also do your research online. That’s right you can do a thorough research even at the comfort of your own home or office. You can check out Cars.com. You can find car information there including the cost as well as reviews and informative videos.
Consider your time of purchase. Car dealers and outlets have special discounts or promotional prices during certain times of the year. It will save you some money if you buy your car during these specific seasons or months of the year.
Tag along a friend or family member who knows a lot about cars. Having someone go with you as you check out car models and do your purchase can be helpful for you. While car salesmen would be helpful to you, in most (if not all) cases they are really after a sale so it’s understandable that they might just convince you to buy a particular car. You need an objective opinion of a family member or friend who knows about cars and who understands what you need.
Don’t rush with your car purchase. Take your time. And when you have made your purchase, enjoy and don’t forget to drive safely 🙂
Yup, research, research, research, and more research. We did that with our latest car purchase.
I check out the commercials on TV and visit the dealership and search the perfect car. Our lease is almost due. We need a new car too.