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First Time Car Buyer Tips

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First time car buyers is a scary thing.  Do you know what you’re supposed to do?  Most people do not, being a first time car buyer means that everything you’re seeing and doing is a learning experience.  It’s one of the reasons why few new buyers don’t have a form of back up from someone who has gone through the process.  Here is some tips on what you can do to have a better first-time buying experience for a car.

  • Set a Budget:

Know what you can afford.  Have your finances all put together and know what you will be able to pay every month on a car without having to worry should something happen.  It’s best to plan for the worst in this regard.

  • Buy or Lease:

Both buying a car and leasing a car comes with pros and cons.  Leasing means that you don’t have to put as much money up front and can pay lower amounts each month, but when that lease is done, it’s time to shop again.  Buying means that the car is yours, but it requires much more money up front and possibly higher payments.  Decide which one is right for your finances.

  • Test Drive:

No matter how sure of a car you are, you can’t be exactly sure until you step behind the wheel of it.  Let yourself drive the car to know if this is truly something that you want.  Come in with an open mind and be prepared to maybe change your mind should the car not hold up the way you envisioned it.

If you need help with purchasing a new or used vehicle, be sure to contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. If you need further assistance in finding financing for a new vehicle on bad credit, contact our financing department.  We love to say yes, you’re approved!   Be sure to like Bayside on Facebook, following on Twitter, or subscribing on YouTube.

Used Car Buying Tips

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Purchasing a used car always feels very daunting. Most car-buyers have limited experience in heading into a dealership as people are starting to hold onto their automobiles for longer periods of time now. Another reason is because of the price tag attached, making people see buying a car in a much different light. If you’re going to be spending that much time, or making the commitment to an auto-loan, then you want to make sure you get it right the first time around. You even have to research the history of the car before buying used. If you’re someone who is thinking about finally purchasing that used car, here are some valuable tips from the Proctor Journal to keep in mind as you start the process.

You need to know what you want. It doesn’t matter that you’re buying pre-owned, you still want to have an idea of what style of car you’re looking for. Are you wanting a sports car to show off, or are you in need of a larger SUV for traveling with the family? Make sure to determine what style of vehicle matches your need based on life-style. Once you know that, start look at the makes and models and see which one you like the most.

Next, determine your budget. You going to need to know your financing limit. If you’re not going to pay the full price for the vehicle, look into getting an auto loan. Make sure before you do that, though, that you know how you’re going to be paying it back. That means knowing what you can afford as far as monthly payments are involved. Speak to the dealership you’re planning on purchasing from about the different options that they have for financing.

After that, plan on taking test drives. It’s a good way to determine if this car has what you’re looking for. You can research and evaluate a car all you want online, but it’s a much different experience once you get behind the wheel. It’ll help give it a feel and may even lead to you discovering an issue that you might not have thought to look for.

There’s plenty of things that you can do, as a car-buyer, before you head in for purchasing. These are simply a foundation to build off of. Go through and make a check-list to make sure that you have the proper preparedness so that you’re not caught off guard. It may seem like a giant commitment to make, especially financially, but with the right amount of leg-work, you’ll find that it’s not so overwhelming.

Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge is the dealership that will help you find the car you need. Give us a try and we’ll make sure to help make the process as easy and as unstressful as possible. You can even start the research by viewing our pre-owned inventory online. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more tips on buying a car.