| Purchasing a new vehicle can be a daunting ordeal for | | | | months because they attempt to meet sales deadlines, |
| the unprepared consumer. So, prepare yourself for the | | | | set by car manufacturers, at the end of every quarter. |
| car buying experience by following these simple tips: | | | | Use this to your advantage by visiting multiple car |
| Plan Your Budget | | | | dealers, which will force them to compete against |
| First and foremost, decide on an honest budget. When | | | | each other to give you the best deal. |
| purchasing a new car, there are more expenses than | | | | Inspect The Vehicle |
| the list price to consider, such as dealer delivery costs, | | | | Before deciding on any vehicle, be sure to thoroughly |
| stamp duty, insurance, and registration fees. If you | | | | inspect both the interior and the exterior for any |
| intend to borrow money, confirm that the loan | | | | scratches or imperfections. Familiarise yourself with the |
| conditions and payments are acceptable in advance. | | | | available options, and determine which features you |
| By arranging your finances first, you'll have more | | | | want, and which features you want to omit. The best |
| leverage to use at the dealership later. | | | | way to finalise your decision is to schedule a test drive |
| Use Your Resources | | | | and evaluate the car firsthand, since you'll be spending |
| The internet is an invaluable resource for list prices, | | | | far more time driving it than admiring it in a showroom. |
| vehicle specifications, and customer reviews. Use it as | | | | Beware Of The Extended Warranty |
| an impartial source to learn as much as you can about | | | | By law, all new cars come with a minimum 12 month |
| any car you are considering purchasing. Researching | | | | or 20,000 km warranty. Car manufacturers often |
| at your leisure will encourage you to make rational | | | | augment the initial warranty as a way of inspiring |
| decisions without the accompanying stress of a sales | | | | confidence in their vehicles. Extended warranties, |
| environment. | | | | however, are offered by dealerships and may not be |
| Patience Is A Valuable Virtue | | | | transferrable to other service centres. If you are |
| The best time to purchase a car is towards the end | | | | considering an extended warranty, be sure to |
| of the following months: March, June, September, and | | | | thoroughly scrutinise the terms and conditions before |
| December. Dealers are more lenient during these | | | | you sign the contract. |