subject: Buying A Car? Prepare Ahead [print this page] There are a couple of things I know about cars. The first? Always reverse into a parking space to allow for ease of escape/exit. The second? If you are buying a used car on higher purchase then you need to ensure that you intend to insure it fully comprenhesive. In the worst case scenario if you drive the car into, let's say a brick wall, then you are not still paying off your installments on a car which has been written off.
The car industry has a multimillion pound turnover which employs thousands of people. I have heard and seen some real nightmare stories which have involved people buying stolen car or cars which are in a terribly bad state of repair. Thankfully, these incidents are relatively rare compared to the thousands of used cars sold each year.
I'm on my seventh used car and have made many mistakes in my past purchases. The biggest tip I have is that before going to buy a car, make a plan and stick to it. Decide on what you want and the reasons you want it. If you want a sporty two seater than choose a car which will meet this requirement and don't be tempted by flash sales talk about a 6 seater family car.
Next, work out what you can afford to pay on a monthly basis and don't go over this, don't spend money you can't afford on finance with huge interest payments. Also, If you are unsure of the process of buying a car go to a reputable garage.
If you have an idea of the garage you are going to buy a car from, then do as much research about it as you can. Search online, ask family, friends and workmates, check the local the paper, look out for reviews, ring the RAC or AA - use all means available to you. This will definitely pay off for you in the long run.
Take a friend along with you even if they know little about cars, you can still gain support and valuable feedback on your experience.
Most importantly, never make a decision on the spot. If the car is right for you then it will be there after you have had a coffee away from any sales people or slept on the purchase. If it doesn't feel right, then absolutely don't part with any money. All good sales people will never try to push you into a purchase.
Buying a new care should be fun, I feel if you follow the above guidelines and remember to always reverse park you will have many hours of pleasure driving your new car.
by: Daisy Jonsson
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