A car is one of the largest purchases you will ever make, so choosing the right one is important, whether you’re buying new or used. Try these tips to choose the right car for you and narrow down your options.
Budget
Choose your budget first. Your choice of car will be limited to what you can afford. Your budget should also include fuel, tax, and insurance, which can end up being a nasty shock if you don’t account for it. A lot of new cars are bought on finance, so you should work out what you can afford each month before you set your heart on buying a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. Don’t discount finance as a way of buying your car.
Usage
What are you going to use your car for? If you live in a city and mostly use your car for commuting and running errands, then you will need to think about how much space you need to park. City cars should usually be quite small. If you live in a rural area, consider what the driving conditions are like in the winter. Do you need a car that needs to be able to handle snow or rough roads?
Bodystyle
What do you carry and what style of car do you need? If you need to do the school run, you’ll want plenty of space for the kids, perhaps a seven-seater so you have room for their friends too. If you have a dog, you will need to think about how much space they need in the boot and whether they can get in and out of it. If you have very young children, or often help elderly relatives, then an SUV can be useful thanks to the extra height making it easier to get in and out of the car.
Speed
How fast a car do you want? In most cases, a faster car uses more fuel. If you’re trying to keep your outgoings low, then you might want to consider a more efficient, but slower, car. If you often drive on the freeway, then you might need a faster car. Just remember that with extra speed, comes more expensive insurance and more time spent on maintenance.
Fuel
After considering the kind of acceleration you want your car to have, then you will also need to think about the fuel type that will be the most appropriate for what you need. If you live in the city, it can be better to avoid the extra cost of diesel and opting for the cheaper option of petrol. You will save money on the purchase price of the car itself, and as you’ll be making mostly shorter journeys, the extra costs of the fuel will be minimal. A lot of buyers think that they should buy a diesel car in order to get the best fuel economy, and to some extent, this is a correct belief. However, in many cases, you will have to cover a lot of miles every year to make back the cost of the car and fuel over a petrol car.
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