Buying a Car - A Big Decision
Buying a new car is not an easy task. People are often intimidated by the choices available to them in the market. There are new models of cars launched every 6 months thus adding to people's confusion.
Buying a car should be a personal choice. Before doing so we must consider a few points like size of the family, distances to commute, value for money and of course how much can we afford to spend! In short it should suit your lifestyle and image. Before going to the dealer it's advisable to check out the features and prices of the cars you have in mind on the net. There are many sites that give you options and price lists which you can use for comparison. This will increase your bargaining power.
If you intend buying a used car there are special dealers too. There are many do's and don'ts when it comes to purchasing a used vehicle. When you narrow down your chose on a couple of cars its better to test drive them, do this on different terrains or at least for 3 to 4 kms and then choose again depending on which is the best value for money. The age of the car is very important so is the mileage done. You cannot negotiate much over the accessories, tyres, upholstery etc. If you are buying from an individual don't be hesitant to ask about why they are selling it or permission to get it checked by your mechanic. Sale of cars by individuals or owners would be on an 'as in' basis, thus they may not offer you any warranty. It's therefore better to buy from a dealer as the car is checked and rectified before sale.
Nowadays it's a buyers market so at the dealers one can bargain for the best deal. Try to negotiate for some extra accessories, spares, even on the insurance and interest rates and of course the price. The salesmen are trained to give you tough bargain, do not get flustered by their high pressure tactics. If at any point you feel the deal is not right for you feel free to stop as you can look for a deal else where. If you feel you are not getting any head way feel free to leave your number and last offer price. Choose the one you think is most profitable for your pocket.
HAPPY BUYING!
Buying a car should be a personal choice. Before doing so we must consider a few points like size of the family, distances to commute, value for money and of course how much can we afford to spend! In short it should suit your lifestyle and image. Before going to the dealer it's advisable to check out the features and prices of the cars you have in mind on the net. There are many sites that give you options and price lists which you can use for comparison. This will increase your bargaining power.
If you intend buying a used car there are special dealers too. There are many do's and don'ts when it comes to purchasing a used vehicle. When you narrow down your chose on a couple of cars its better to test drive them, do this on different terrains or at least for 3 to 4 kms and then choose again depending on which is the best value for money. The age of the car is very important so is the mileage done. You cannot negotiate much over the accessories, tyres, upholstery etc. If you are buying from an individual don't be hesitant to ask about why they are selling it or permission to get it checked by your mechanic. Sale of cars by individuals or owners would be on an 'as in' basis, thus they may not offer you any warranty. It's therefore better to buy from a dealer as the car is checked and rectified before sale.
Nowadays it's a buyers market so at the dealers one can bargain for the best deal. Try to negotiate for some extra accessories, spares, even on the insurance and interest rates and of course the price. The salesmen are trained to give you tough bargain, do not get flustered by their high pressure tactics. If at any point you feel the deal is not right for you feel free to stop as you can look for a deal else where. If you feel you are not getting any head way feel free to leave your number and last offer price. Choose the one you think is most profitable for your pocket.
HAPPY BUYING!
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