In addition to buying a home, buying a car is also considered a big decision because the price is expensive.
Therefore, many people need careful consideration before deciding which car to take home. Before buying a used car, some things you should ask, among other things how old the car is, what is the reason the previous owner sold, and how the condition of the car. No different, you also must be observant in buying a new car.
Although the condition of the new car is almost always perfect, make sure you answer this question so as not to regret.
Buy a used or new car?
Ideally, everyone wants to own a new car. It is important to remember that the car is not an investment. In fact, the car is one of the tools that experienced the greatest decline in value in its first year. Therefore, think about how your car's utilization rate will be. In addition, the advantages of buying a new car are the package of service warranties from car dealerships generally for the first 3-years.When buying a used car, it's important to know the history of the car you bought. In addition, do not hesitate to read the expert or former user reviews in newspapers or magazines about the type and brand of the car. Do not until you reduce the purchase budget at the beginning, but later the car constantly enters the workshop and need high repair costs.
Is there any cash back or extra discount?
Usually, car sales can provide an additional discount. However, the discount is not announced or opened in a transparent manner if you as a buyer do not ask. In addition to discounts, a similar advantage is a cash back.Well, if you do not ask usually cash back is falling into the pockets of car sales who take care of your car purchase. For that, do not forget to ask additional discount and cash back yes. Especially if you buy the vehicle in cash.
How about fuel efficiency?
Those of you who buy a new car with the goal of long-term savings should calculate carefully the fuel consumption. Fuel efficiency is the distance traveled per liter of fuel. Cars with the ability to consume 6-liters / 100 km or more than 16.5 km / 1 liter spelled out energy efficient.How is the warranty given?
The warranty guarantees your car when damage occurs which is the responsibility of the manufacturer. Before buying a car, try to ask the dealer how long they guarantee the damage and the extent of what is covered.For new cars, the warranty is usually 3-years or 100,000 km which is first. For the battery, the warranty usually ranges from 2-years. That's mean if the car battery has not been damaged in that time, you can change in the official service.
What type of insurance, TLO or all risk, how much premium and what insurance company you use. The information is important so that when you run the risk, you can take care of insurance claims more quickly and appropriately. To purchase the car in cash, ask the sales whether the concerned can simultaneously take care of the vehicle insurance. So, you do not have to bother and waste time to take care of vehicle insurance.
Can I test drive?
Before buying a car, whether new or used, do not ever pay for it before you do a test run. Test drives will usually be provided for free. With a test drive, you get many benefits. First, you can test the performance of the car. Second, you can feel whether the car fits with your posture. Thirdly, will all the components of the car you are going to redeem work well.
Is the car tough to drive in off-road conditions?
Are you happy to drive off-road? Or you just use the car to commute offices or pick up people? The case of choosing the right car is not just about price, but how do you use the car.If only used daily in the city, choose a city car. But if you often go out of town or drive on a heavy field, choose an appropriate car.
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