Buying A New Car Checklist
Written by Juliet Potter: 19-September-2007
A new car? Yes please!
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There are a few key factors you should
consider when buying a car before you hit the ground running. This checklist may help to ultimately make
the decision for you
Lifestyle
Sure, we would all love a convertible, but with a toddler in tow (aka Britney-style), this may not be the most practical car for you. Identifying your lifestyle needs helps to eliminate a whole lot of car choices and will help you 'keep it real'.
Budget
So you have pretty much nailed a top-five wish list of cars. But be honest with yourself – can you really afford those cars? And what about those ongoing servicing, petrol and insurance costs? Be realistic or you may not be able to afford to even drive your new car out of the driveway.
Environmentally friendly
Most women are now concerned about how their car will affect future generations (and rightfully so, what with climate change now considered by many scientists to be the most serious threat facing the world today). Check out www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au for the best (and worst!) green cars.
Safety
Accidents happen. How will this car stack up to protect you and your precious cargo? What safety features are included in the vehicle? Suss out your potential new car's safety rating at www.howsafeisyourcar.com.au
Comparison
The internet is the best thing to happen to new car buyers since the cup holder, especially when it comes to comparing prices. Save yourself a whole lot of time and energy by logging on to size one model against another at www.redbook.com.au
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