The Definitive Guide To Buying Your First New Car

When bidding on a car, you should ask for the VIN number so that you can run a car history report. This will tell you if the car has ever been in an accident. Since you will be shopping for a new car, it should not have been in any accidents. It is still wise to check anyway.

If you win the bid, you should ask for a test drive. If the person refuses, then you should refuse to buy the car. Ask the owner if the car has been in any accidents, even if it is a new car. Ask them about the car and make sure you get all the information needed to make a good decision.

You should never give out personal information online. You could become a victim of identity theft. You should ask plenty of questions about the car and insist on a test drive. Never fill out application forms for the car online as this is another way to obtain personal information.

You should always be wary of the ‘great’ deals you find online. Many times, they are not deals at all, but ways to steal your money.

Classifieds

The classified ads in your local newspaper can help you find cars that are being sold by private sellers or smaller dealerships. Sometimes after a person buys a car they cannot afford to make the payments. They will be forced to sell the car or have someone else take over the payments. You can find many cars in the classifieds section. When looking at these cars, you should:

 Take a test drive

 Ask questions concerning past upkeep

 Find out how much is owed on the car

 Ask about accidents or other incidents

 Get the VIN number