Buying a new car
What car - The following are some questions you should consider asking yourself before purchasing anything:
1. How long do you expect to keep it?
2. What is your budget?
3. What specifications are you after?
4. What type of fuel does it use?
Contact dealer - Clarify with the dealer that the details in the ad are correct. Some additional questions to consider asking are:
1. Does the price include delivery?
2. Does the price include road tax?
3. What other deals are currently being offered with the car?
Showroom visit - View the car if you are purchasing it from a franchised dealer.
Test drive - Take proof of insurance with you as most dealers will allow you to drive with dealer plates which should provide you with cover. Drive on as many different road surfaces as possible and try to avoid any distractions from the dealer.
Haggle - It is always worth trying to push for extras such as:
1. Protective coating for paint and upholstery
2. Finance deal
3. Floor mats
4. Full tank of fuel
P/X - If you have an old car, which you are trying to get rid off, some dealers will allow you to part exchange, but you maybe offered less then what the car is actually worth. As a result you may want to sell privately instead.
Payment - If you are going to apply for finance through the dealer, ensure you are able to make the monthly payments. If, however, you are applying for a loan, try shopping around for the lowest rates.
Paperwork - You receive the paperwork after making payment. Always check that you have the following documents:
1. V5C registration
2. Proof of warranty
3. Instruction manuals for stereo
4. Vehicle handbook
Approval schemes - If buying from a dealer, check they are registered and display any trade association certificates, which would indicate a high level of quality. If anything should go wrong with the deal, you should raise it with the dealer as soon as possible.
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1. How long do you expect to keep it?
2. What is your budget?
3. What specifications are you after?
4. What type of fuel does it use?
Contact dealer - Clarify with the dealer that the details in the ad are correct. Some additional questions to consider asking are:
1. Does the price include delivery?
2. Does the price include road tax?
3. What other deals are currently being offered with the car?
Showroom visit - View the car if you are purchasing it from a franchised dealer.
Test drive - Take proof of insurance with you as most dealers will allow you to drive with dealer plates which should provide you with cover. Drive on as many different road surfaces as possible and try to avoid any distractions from the dealer.
Haggle - It is always worth trying to push for extras such as:
1. Protective coating for paint and upholstery
2. Finance deal
3. Floor mats
4. Full tank of fuel
P/X - If you have an old car, which you are trying to get rid off, some dealers will allow you to part exchange, but you maybe offered less then what the car is actually worth. As a result you may want to sell privately instead.
Payment - If you are going to apply for finance through the dealer, ensure you are able to make the monthly payments. If, however, you are applying for a loan, try shopping around for the lowest rates.
Paperwork - You receive the paperwork after making payment. Always check that you have the following documents:
1. V5C registration
2. Proof of warranty
3. Instruction manuals for stereo
4. Vehicle handbook
Approval schemes - If buying from a dealer, check they are registered and display any trade association certificates, which would indicate a high level of quality. If anything should go wrong with the deal, you should raise it with the dealer as soon as possible.
<< Back