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Posted on Thursday, January 14th, 2010 at 2:05 am

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Elements to consider when choosing a new vehicle by Marcella Jaylon

The last thing that you want to do is get stuck with the wrong type of car for your personal driving needs, especially if you're planning on keeping it in the long term.

So here is a short guide to help you to pick the right car and help you to avoid getting stuck with an old banger that just doesn't suit your needs.

1) Research which kind of car you need. You should think about what you need from your car, not what you want. The initial excitement of an impulse purchase passes quickly so you should think about the long term as your choice is going to have to last. Think about: passengers, costs, likely journeys, functionality and what type of mileage you need. You should also consider how it is going to perform in both the summer and winter. The last thing you want to do is buy a car in one season and then figure out it isn't functioning correctly six months down the line.

2) Based on your criteria research your possible options. Nowadays this can be done with a few simple clicks, as there is a huge selection of sites that compare car prices and features. Using these websites you can review various deals and offers and determine which model it is you want to drive. It's just that simple.

3) Book a test drive. After narrowing down your choice you need to ensure that you remember to book a test drive so you should contact a local dealer. This will give you a chance to get a feel for the car and really figure out how it performs on the road. You will then be better equipped to know if the car can meet your personal driving needs. To be honest, you can't really know whether a car suits you until you've taken it on the road for a 15 minute or half an hour spin. So it is always better to test drive a car rather than not.

4) Take time to think about your test drive experience. You don't want to sign on the dotted line in haste, even if the dealer is offering you an incredible Mini leasing deal instead take a little time to think it over and only then go back to the car leaser and sign the agreement. You may even want to discuss it with your family or partner. Ask them for their opinion on the deal and the car. At that point make an informed decision about the car.

Here's a check-list with things to remember: consider your car needs, calculate how much you can afford, consider all vehicles in a certain class and remember to test drive before you commit. Hopefully, if you remember these guidelines you will get the most from your new car.

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