Buying a New Car - A Simple Checklist

You have decided to buy a new car. The process ofMake and Model: are they suitable for your every day
making this decision can be for many people quite aneeds?
difficult task, fraught with argument and uncertainty.Running Costs: have you checked that that you are
There are those who might feel jealousy at yourcomfortably placed to afford to pay recurring costs
proposed new ownership and will advise you against it.such as insurance, licensing, maintenance, fuel and
There are those who care about you and yourparking as well as the loan repayments?
finances, who will worry themselves and you aboutFinance: Have you arranged a loan with your bank?
the whole deal.This is normally cheaper than than most financing deals
Nevertheless, you have made your decision and youoffered by the dealers, unless they offer a cash back
are looking forward, excitedly and with a modicum ofdeal with better terms than the bank. But even so, do
trepidation, to going to the car dealer's and makingyour research very carefully and save yourself
your purchase. But hold on, this is where the tricky partmoney.
starts, this is the point at which you could be enticed toCompetition: Have you found at least three dealerships
pay a lot more for your car than necessary.in your area that sell the type of car you want to buy?
I am assuming that you have carried out all theIf not, do it without delay, because, if you can get the
necessary preparatory tasks that basic commondealers to feel that they have competition their terms
sense requires. Let's look at a simple check list just towill become keener and keener.
make sure: