Buying a new car can be a real minefield. Whether you are an experienced buyer or a brand new driver looking for your first car, the purchase can always be a dangerous one. Cars can hide all sorts of issues, and new car purchases can harbor all kinds of secrets.
Today we are going to look at considerations you should make on your car buying journey and warning signs to look out for.
THE SELLER
The first thing you will want to look into when buying a car is the seller. Ideally, you don’t want to be buying a car of somebody’s driveway.
Buying a car privately can a lot of the time end in disaster. There are so many things that can go wrong, and often do. The safest bet when purchasing a car is finding somebody that offers a reputable service that you can research.
As with all buyers, you should hit the internet and do your research. You will always be able to tell a good and reputable car dealer by their reviews. Any person that has had a bad experience with a car dealer will plaster it over the internet.
MONEY
It ‘isn’t always easy when it comes to getting what you pay for, especially with cars. There are so many cars out there now that seem to offer appealing deals. The issue with these deals is simply this, by the time you get to the showroom, you find they barely include the seats.
Many cars now ‘don’t come with anything as standard. Cars are cleverly advertised with a from cost, and by the time you get the vehicle you want, you are paying thousands more than you thought you would.
There are solutions out there though, for example, cars like the Vauxhall Corsa Griffin come with a whole heap of extras as standard. This goes for the entire griffin range.
Also doing some research on the cost-efficiency of the vehicle will pay off long term. Costs like tax and insurance should play a massive part in your decision when it comes to purchasing a car.
AND NOT FORGETTING…
There are, of course, a lot of considerations to make when purchasing a car. Another of the other considerations you should take into account is taking more than one test drive.
Most people will only take a car out for a test drive once; doing this does not enable you to see the capabilities of the vehicle. There is nothing wrong with taking a second or third test drive if the seller ‘doesn’t want you to do this; they are possibly hiding something.
Finally, you should always request a pre-purchase inspection report and a vehicle history. Seeking both of these things will give you added peace of mind, if these are refused, take your money elsewhere.
Always remember those car salespeople are generally paid on commission, you really should make them earn it.