(Newswire.net — August 29, 2019) — Buying your first car, whether new or second hand, can be a very exciting prospect indeed. You’ve just passed your test and are ready to get out on the open road. But, you need to be careful when shopping around and don’t let people rip you off.
We want to help you out and have come up with a list of a few very important things you need to consider and do when purchasing your first motor. After this, you’ll be ready to head out and buy it.
Make a List of Questions
This may seem silly, but having all your questions ready to ask is a great idea. Write them in a little notepad and take it with you. You can always ask your parents or grandparents to help you devise the list with some great questions.
If the seller isn’t able to answer them well, then do you really want to buy their car? This is a great indicator of whether they were telling the truth regarding its state or not.
Ask About Extra Costs
Buying the car doesn’t stop there. You’ll also have to budget for things like tax, registration, and documentation. Ask the dealer or person selling if they can give you a rough estimate of how much more this will set you back.
Insurance
You will need to be insured before dealers sell you a car, or before an owner sells you their used vehicle. You will need to shop around online to find the best insurance policy as there are plenty available.
Run a History Report
You should be doing this for every car you buy from now on. You will be able to search for any red flags and see if it has any serious internal damage that the seller ‘forget’ to tell you about.
Test Drive
Always, always, always take the car for a test drive. This should be done automatically by whoever you’re buying it from. If the owner says you don’t need to worry about taking it for a drive, then there’s probably a serious issue.
Dealers will always let you take the car out for a run before you decide whether you like it or not. How it drives is very important and will determine how comfortable you feel in it,
Take Someone With You
It’s always a good idea to take a parent or someone with you. They will know more about what to look for and will perhaps ask questions you didn’t think about. You’ll also get a valuable second opinion regarding the state of the car and how it drives.
Negotiate
Whoever you are buying from, don’t be afraid to negotiate. In most scenarios, you’ll be able to get a small reduction from the asking price. Every little counts if you’re a youngster using your savings for a car.
Get an Inspection
You are more than welcome to ask to get an inspection of the car. This again is to check for any small areas of damage or internal issues that they may not have told you about. If they are being truthful, they should be more than happy to say yes.
Research the Model
Using the internet, you can easily find information about the model of the car you’re looking at. You can find customer reviews that will really help you make your decision. You’ll also find expert comments about how well it drives, mileage, and other important factors to consider.
Get Buying
Now you know the main things to take into consideration when buying your car. All that’s left to do is buy it. Take our advice and don’t impulse buy. It can take time to find the right vehicle for you. So, good luck!