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Buying a New Car? Heres What you Need to Know

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If you’re buying a new car, then here are a few of the things you need to try and take note of beforehand. If you don’t take note of these tips then you may find that your buying experience becomes way more complicated than it needs to be.

Do You Need a New Car?

The first thing you need to do is take note of whether you need to buy a new car or not. Remember that on average your car is only going to last ten years and that your car will lose half its value within the first three years. If you buy a used car then this will work out cheaper, and you can even spread the cost with finance if you want. This allows you to find a more luxurious car but for a way more affordable price. You can even find Mercedes SUV models online if you want, which is great if you want to do your research first.

Buying at the Wrong Time

You also need to give some thought as to what time of year you are buying your car. When you choose to buy a car, you play a bigger part in the price than you may think. At the end of the day, dealers have quarterly sales that they have to meet. If you go shopping for a car at the end of March then you may be able to get a better deal than if you go at the end of February. Things like this can make a huge difference to you overall, so try and keep that in mind.

Pre-Reg Car

Another way for you to save money when buying a new car would be for you to try and buy a pre-reg model. If you buy something like this then you will soon find that you can take advantage of a new car, even if you’re not the first owner. Why? Because the pre-reg has probably been owned by the dealership but never by the customer. There’s a chance that it has never even been driven off the lot too, so try and keep that in mind.

Know What You Want

You also need to give some thought to what it is you want. Although you may well change your mind, you do have to remember that you’re making a huge purchase here. Give some thought to whether you want a BMW, a Tesla or even a Land Rover. If you can do this then you will find that it is much easier for you to get the car you’re going for.

You don’t need to haggle hard at the end of the day. You do, however, need to make sure you’re not shy about asking for a discount. If you have an idea of what you want, don’t be afraid to ask the dealer and make sure that this is something you’re comfortable with. Compare online prices too as this can be a good way for you to get what you want.

 

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