5 tips to know before buying a new car!

For some people, a car is a machine that takes a person from point A to point B. On the other hand, it is like a member of the family who is equally caressed and taken care of. For both types of people, buying a proper well-suited car is a must because at the end of the day, it costs a considerable chunk of your hard-earned money. A car has to give the most bang for your money. So, here we are with 5 tips you should know before buying a new car.

Car buying tips – Choose the correct segment

We have plenty of car segments available in the Indian market. It depends on your daily driving roads, your locality and most important your parking spot. If your parking area is not suitable for a full-size SUV, you shouldn’t be buying one because you might lose a lot of time just parking it. Consider all these parameters and then start looking for a car which lies within your budget.

Fuel option

This is by far the most important aspect while buying a new car. Many of you might be confused about the EV wave and being hasty about getting an EV. However, we also have the traditional petrol and diesel buying options too which have become more efficient and compliant according to modern-day standards. Moreover, you can also go for hybrid and CNG cars which offer great mileage if your daily running is higher than usual. 

Car buying tips – Correct variant and powertrain

We have a multitude of variants available in a car making us befuddled at choosing the right one. Relax and just study the car brochure neatly and figure out which features matter to you the most. If you are not a first-time buyer then always buy a variant which is equal to or a better variant because it’s always easier to go up but if you get a slimmed-down variant, it might be hard for you to get acquainted. Moreover, also choose the right engine option with the suitable transmission. Nowadays many people go for automatic transmission but if you are an enthusiast and like to do it on your own, manual is available in almost all cars.

Visit multiple dealerships

After you have completed your research and finally decide to visit the dealership, go for it and ask for the best discount possible. If you have more than one dealership in your city then visit the other one also. Tell the X dealership that Y is giving me so and so accessories free and this is the best rate, can you match it? Ask what their best offer is. Doing this will help you save more than you could ever think. 

Car buying tips – PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection)

After you have received the best possible offer and you have saved your hard-earned buck, it’s time to put your ‘finding-glasses’ on. What does it mean? Now that you have booked your car and it has arrived at the dealership stockyard, it’s time to take a look at the car before taking delivery. Take a friend or family member so that there are more eyes to analyse the car. Also, another person can spot something which you cannot. After all this, now that you know that your car is safe and sound, you can go ahead and take the delivery of your brand-new car. Happy miles! Have a great ride! 

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