| Buying a car, especially if it is a first-time purchase, can | | | | rather than the local 'any car' garage. This is because |
| be a very intimidating task. Unlike most other | | | | you are far more likely to get high-quality advice and |
| purchases, there are several things you need to | | | | recommendations. When going to the showroom it is |
| consider before you rush off to your local dealership. | | | | important to take all the necessary documents with |
| Finding the right car - Choosing the right car is | | | | you - just in case you get the right deal. |
| complete personal choice and with a multitude of | | | | Negotiating - So you have found the car and chosen |
| makes, models, colours and specifications, this may | | | | the right place to buy from, now it is time to negotiate. |
| take you a while. The key considerations to take into | | | | It is completely acceptable to try and negotiate a price. |
| account are the purpose of the car, your immediate | | | | The salesperson should help you to find the best deal |
| needs, your longer term needs and the practicality of | | | | for the money you can afford. |
| your decision. Obviously most people choose a car | | | | Working out payment - When you have got the right |
| dependent on looks however if you are looking for a | | | | deal and are happy with the price, you need to choose |
| family car and decide upon a 2-seater sports car, you | | | | how you are going to pay for it. There are several |
| may need to rethink! | | | | options available and again it is important to choose the |
| Pricing the car - Once you have decided on the | | | | right one for you. If you are lucky enough to be able to |
| perfect car you need to settle on a price you are | | | | afford the car outright, this is the best payment plan as |
| willing to pay for it. This step takes some research and | | | | you are not tied down to any repayments. However |
| it is best to have a look around to find the best price. It | | | | for most this is not a feasible option and some kind of |
| is important that you take into account special offers | | | | financing should be chosen. For example Audi finance |
| and incentives, as these may look enticing but can | | | | deals may include names such as hire purchase and |
| indicate a car which is failing to sell alone. Alternatively | | | | lease purchase. Hire purchase refers to paying a |
| they could be introductory offers providing you with a | | | | deposit and making repayments over a period of time. |
| great deal. | | | | At the end of these repayments, you own the car. |
| Sourcing the car - Now you have a very clear idea of | | | | Lease purchase is slightly different as you make a |
| the exact specification of car you are after and the | | | | small deposit and repayments until you reach a point |
| price you are willing to pay, it is time to decide where | | | | where you can either buy the car for a residual price |
| to buy form. When buying a car most people opt for | | | | or trade it for a newer car on lease. |
| the traditional visit to the showroom rather than buying | | | | Once you have worked through all these steps you |
| off the internet. This allows you to test-drive the car | | | | can safe in the knowledge that you got a great deal |
| and ask the salesperson any questions you may have. | | | | for the perfect car. All that is left for you to do is enjoy |
| The best place to buy new cars is directly from a | | | | your brand new purchase. |
| specialist car dealership for example Guildford Audi, | | | | |