Know how much you can afford

Written by Administrator | 29 June 2010

Choose the car at your price range. You can refer to websites and magazines like Glass Guides, What Car? and Parkers. It is wise to do a proper full day test drive. Price ranges among different car types vary dramatically.

• New new – This car is totally new and is ordered directly from a dealer.
• Pre-registered new – Color and specs cannot be changed as this car has been registered with the DVLA as is. It is worth checking because it is cheaper by about £1,000. It will be wise to check the date of registration and the warranty terms.
• Nearly new – This is much cheaper because this car is not new. However, it should not be over one year old or shouldn't have run over 30,000 miles.
• Used – With this, you will have huge savings but the risks and pitfalls are huge too. You can check out for a comprehensive buying guides for used cars from specialists like UsedCarExpert, Parkers and What car?. There are some buyer's tips from MoneySaving too.

If you settle on a new car, check out price and product comparisons in order to have the correct choice according to your needs and budget. If used cars are fine with you, a topnotch can be found through good and proper research. You may also refer with your trusted mechanic. Aesthetics can fool you too; you can save a fortune on less popular shapes and colors with identical mechanics.

Always check local papers, Loot, AutoTrader, VisitCars or Ebay for price deals. It may be a good idea to regularly check them since the best price deals disappear quickly.