Which steps should I take to buy a new car?

Yesterday, I was reading an article on “the steps to buy a new car” and I really found it useful. So I thought to share some of its important points. I myself have seen so many car buyers who keep changing their autos time and again but still not satisfied with the single one. The result is that they curse their cars all the time driving and finally sell it. Here are some of the steps to be followed before you go to buy a new auto.

• What are your practical needs for a new vehicle?

The first question you need to answer is what are your practical needs for the car. I mean for how long you plan to keep it with you? Does it meet the space requirements for your family? What should be the luggage capacity? How long you need to drive it daily? On what type of terrain you want to drive it?

After finding the answers of all these questions switch yourself to the second question.

• Can you spend a part of your monthly budget on car?
This a very important point to be noticed. Every machine degrades with the passage of time and demands a proper maintenance. This is as the appetite demands food from you. So what you need to know is that can you really spend a part of your monthly income on repair, tuning, service, fuel and other costs on your car?

• Do you really like the car you are going for?
Do you really love the car you want to buy because the more you love it, the more you can spend on it and the longer it will be with you. So do not be emotional, take your time, think that which car attracts you the most and fulfill your basic needs apart from luxury.

• Have a test drive without the presence of the car’s owner
This is the most important thing you are going to do because after this the car is going to be yours. Never take a test drive in the presence of the car’s owner. First see the exterior of the car. Is it repainted? Are the bumpers cracked? Are there scratches on the winshield because it affects your drive at night?
Now open the bonnet and have a deep look on all the accessories. Do they satisfy you? Does the engine seem reasonably old? Which battery does it has? Is the engine oil upto the desired level? Is any wire broken?
After having a detailed view, sit in the car. Test the electronics properly. Are the front and tail lights, indicators, parking and brake lights working properly? Does wiper works? Is the speedometer alright? See the luggage capacity.
After having done this, drive the car in the owner’s absence. Observe where it lacks you interests? Have a drive for atleast one week daily and see does it meet all your requirements? If YES, then go for it and keep it with you for years as the old American man keeps his old Gran Torino (an inspiring movie) !!!