How To Pick The Right Car

By Graham J Baylis

It is probably fair to say that most adults have, at some point, had to purchase a new car. That is to say, new to their household, not necessarily new in manufacture. One of the most important aspects of choosing that new car is getting the correct one for you and your family. Cars are expensive, whether straight off the production line, or second hand, so selecting the one to suit is paramount. It is not something to be taken lightly, as a mistake can work out expensive, especially considering that cars lose value the very moment they leave the garage forecourt, so buying to meet your requirements is of the utmost importance.

Different things also have to be taken into consideration when choosing a family car. The needs of the whole family have to be looked at. For instance, young children have to be equipped with their own car seats, so room is important. Older children may have hobbies which require moving sports or music equipment from A to B. Car sharing, to save time and money, may be an option too. At the same time, you may want a car that reflects your personality, which says something about who you are. It is important to be rational and look at all the qualities you need as a family, rather than what is trendy or the flavour of the month!

Get your facts right. Before you shop around, decide on colour, make and model, and whether you want an estate, hatch back or four door saloon, before you go looking. And, perhaps the most vital, know your budget. Remember to include in your budget insurance costs too. Is the car going to be used for business purposes or to drive to and from work: how many people will be included on the insurance: Car advertising and marketing is designed to entice you in and may mean you are tempted to spend more than you can afford, so be sure of what you want and stick to what you decide. That way, you will be more comfortable if there is need to negotiate on price or style. As it is a family car, running costs need to be looked into, especially if you are going to be partaking in frequent short runs, to and from school, or children's clubs, so the advantages of diesel over petrol will also need to be considered.

Last but not least, think about any special features that you're not willing to compromise on, such as sun roof, opening back windows, child seat anchor points and interior mats. Do you need a tow bar, are alloy wheels necessary, and do you want metallic paint. All these suggestions may seem trivial before you start looking, but can become overwhelming when you finally arrive at the garage forecourt. The choice can be staggering so if you have a definite idea in mind it will make the choice simpler, you will succeed in buying just what you want, and a car you will be happy with for many years, as opposed to a car that you make do but will be looking to change prematurely in the future.

At one time or another most of us have wanted to get another used car, wanting that car with more power, or perhaps just because we want a change. Graham Baylis has changed his car many times and provides advice on choosing the best used car etc, courtesy of - www.wewantanycar.com

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