10 mistakes when buying a new car

According to statistics, most drivers change the car every 6 years. Agree, this is a rather big time. Therefore, I want to make the time spent in the company of the “iron friend” as comfortable as possible and to reduce the care of its maintenance to a minimum. How to do this - read our article.

We at ZDM consider the car to be one of the most ingenious inventions of mankind. Therefore, we have collected 10 mistakes for you, which should be avoided to make the purchase of a car as simple as possible and get rid of frustration in the future.

10. Do not think about the subsequent resale

Surely there will come a time when you decide to sell your car. Therefore, before buying a new car, you should pay attention to a number of important points. First, a car brand is of great importance: there are always brands that are more and less popular among drivers. Secondly, equipment and engine. And thirdly, do not forget about the color of the car. White, black or silver car is much easier to sell than, for example, orange.

9. Car maintenance “hits wallet”

Most people at the time of buying a car pay attention only to its price, and do not estimate future costs for maintenance, insurance and other expenses. Year by year, these costs will grow, and they will not always be commensurate with your salary. Therefore, when buying a car, it is worth soberly assessing your capabilities so that its content does not become a real headache for the whole family.

8. Overpay for extra options

Before buying a car, you should think thoroughly what additional options you really need, because the prices for them in the auto show are often unreasonably high, and many of these options are simply not used. 

For example, many drivers prefer to smoke outside the car. In this case, the cigarette lighter and ashtray will certainly be superfluous. Additional corrosion protection is also not needed - for cars and so there is anti-corrosion treatment. But security features are very important and should be chosen carefully.

7. Buy a car that just left the assembly line

Try not to buy cars started producing a new model. The first 3 years after the production of the car, the company collects information about its shortcomings, makes improvements and makes the car more reliable than its previous versions. The best choice will be in favor of a car that has been known on the market for at least 3 years and has worked well.

6. Buy the wrong size car

When deciding on what class of car you need, you should take into account not only personal preferences, but also how often you will go out into the countryside, how many passengers you will be transporting, etc. 

For example, if you just need a vehicle around the city, it is better to look at small sedans that consume little fuel. If you have a large family and you often go to the cottage, then pay attention to roomy minivans, station wagons or hatchbacks. Off-road vehicles are more suitable for those who rarely drive on asphalt.

5. You can not choose between the prestige of the model and technical characteristics

If this requires the status of a person and allow income, then you should make a choice in favor of premium models. In all other cases it is better to focus on the technical characteristics of the car, its reliability and price.

4. Do not check the car in

When choosing a car you should not completely rely on the words of a sales manager. No matter how competent a specialist is, no one has yet canceled a personal interest, such as a sales plan and interest on a purchase. Before you buy, collect as much information about the model that you are interested in, consult with an independent specialist and be sure to test drive the selected car. Listen to yourself - and draw the right conclusions.

3. Skip profitable offers and discounts

The most profitable time to buy a new car starts in December and reaches its peak in March. At this time, car dealerships have the largest number of discounts and special offers. In addition, often when you buy cars produced at the end of the year, you have a nice bonus: such machines correspond to the following model year in terms of equipment, while having a lower cost.

2. Do not try to reduce the price

Try to call or send e-mails to various car dealers, tell us that you have an offer from another company that is ready to sell you a car at a good price. The competition among the sellers of cars is high, and often from the drivers you can hear that this method helped them quickly find the best offer and save a lot of money.

1. Hurry up with the purchase

Do not rush to buy a car. Remember that a premature decision can quickly upset you. Spend enough time: collect more information, consult with people who have tried the iron horse in action, test the car, weigh the pros and cons. 

If you want to get acquainted with a certain model more closely, without the intrusive attention of managers, then visit car dealerships at the end of the working day. All these small tricks will increase your chances of making a competent and informed decision.