With so many different brands of cars available to buy, how can we easily choose one?
Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases you will make so there are lots of factors you need to take into consideration before choosing the right one. Many of us look forward to the process, but others find it very daunting given the number of things we need to take into consideration before choosing our dream car.
In this post, I will show you what to expect when choosing your car such as deciding whether to buy a new or used car, or for it to be petrol, diesel or electric powered and what type of style is best suited to your lifestyle.
Kwik Fit has also pointed out that another factor we need to consider is where we are based. You may be thinking why would this matter? However, prices vary when buying a car depending on where you live. Take a look here on how much it is to own a car based on where you live.
New or used cars
Deciding whether to buy a new or used car reflects entirely on your budget; there are positives to both sides.
Buying a new car means that you get the exact specification that you want and you’ll also get the benefits of a full warranty and any deals that the buyer might be offering. There will be no history to worry about such as damages that were made by a previous owner, however, you will lose money as the value of the car will depreciate over time.
On average used car prices are almost 50 percent lower in price than new cars so you will be able to pay off on a used car much faster. One of the biggest disadvantages of buying a used car is that they may not be as reliable and it may need more repairs over time.
Choosing a certain style of car
Most cars now are designed to suit a certain type of lifestyle. For example, Volkswagen Polo is perfect for transporting a small family. It’s very important to choose a car that fits into your lifestyle or plans. For instance, if you have children then boot space is a massive specification that you will need, in order to easily get from A to Z. Kia Sportage is a great example of a car with spacious boot space.
Petrol, diesel or electric?
What fuel you want for your car is the next aspect you need to take into consideration. Some cars are only run on diesel such as the BMW X3, yet most manufacturers offer petrol and diesel engines. Electric models are becoming increasingly popular as they are better for the environment, cheaper to maintain and inexpensive to run.
If you cover less than 12,000 miles a year a petrol engine is best for you. This is because diesel costs more to buy so you would have covered a lot of miles a year to make up the difference in fuel savings.
Deciding which car is best suited for you is an important process. You don’t want to waste hard earned money on a car that you later found out is not suitable for your type of lifestyle.
