Whether you’re planning to buy a brand-new or secondhand car, you can still get the best deal for your family by doing your homework. Ideally, car shopping requires that you have a banker’s financial expertise, a marketing expert’s ability to see through the media hype, an F1 driver’s road-testing skills, or even a well-prepared parking space at home with very nice garage doors. But, whatever way you prepared for that new investment, some handy tips can go a long way to make sure that you’ll have a worry-free experience before parting with your hard-earned money.
- Determine your needs first. Who will be the primary users of the car? Does your family intend to use it for long road trips? Make sure also that you’ll have enough space in your garage for the car that you intend to purchase.
- What’s your budget? This is not only for the purchase of the car, but also for the recurring maintenance and insurance costs.
- If you’re buying a new car, list down your top five models that meet your needs, and test drive each car. Drive for at least 20 minutes in various road conditions, specifically heavy traffic.
- If you don’t like your salesman, find another.
- Buy a brand new car after a new model is launched. Car sales is slow so dealers are more willing to give substantial discounts just to meet their sales targets.
- Don’t forget to ask for freebies. Even if you don’t get a discount, dealers can be persuaded to give you more freebies just to get you to buy from them.
- If you’re buying a secondhand car, remember that large secondhand dealerships don’t necessarily mean quality cars. It’s much better to buy from one who actually owns the car and has more comprehensive knowledge of the vehicle.
- Be cautious of “As is Where Is”. This could cause you potential problems in the long run.
- Carefully inspect the interior and exterior of the car. Keep a sharp eye on the paint. Is it uniform or is it shinier in some areas? A sloppy paint job could be covering up a past accident.
- Check the odometer. On average, a car accumulates 10,000 kilometers per year, so make sure to check the dials, and if it is not aligned, it’s likely that the odometer has been rolled back to make you think the vehicle wasn’t used much.
- Don’t forget to bring a companion who is familiar with the model of the car that you wanted to buy, and ask him to listen for strange engine noise.
- Before closing the deal, clarify what it really includes. You might be surprised to find that the price quoted does not include all the items installed at the time of your inspection. And most importantly, make sure that you have the registration papers checked by the proper Agency.
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