Factors to Consider Before you Make that New Car Purchase

If you are in the market for a new car, there are a number of important factors you should consider. Making investments, and surely purchasing a new car is just that, is something that will be yours for the long term. You want to be sure your purchase and investment suits your personal needs including your pocketbook. With that said, the team here at Auto Clinic of Franklin wants to share some of those factors with our many valued clients who are soon to be making a new car purchase.

Tips to Remember

The team here at Auto Clinic of Franklin has put together this helpful list of tips to consider.

• Budget – Before you even begin your search for a new vehicle, it is important to determine what your budget is and what a comfortable purchase price would be. Nobody wants to overstep their own boundaries and certainly not create difficult financial problems for the long term. Be sure to look for the best interest rates as well. In addition, determine what the down payment will be and if you are able to meet the down payment needs for your new car purchase. Your car is one of the biggest investments you will make in your life which is why you want to be sure it is a practical and positive purchase you make.
• Vehicle Features – Once you have figured out the purchase price that works for you, you will then want to give some focus to the vehicle features you need most and even those you simply would want to have. Be sure to make a checklist that includes the type of vehicle you are looking for, vehicle size, fuel economy, safety features, and other necessary options. You can then list and categorize those preferred options that are not necessary to include in your purchase.
• Extensive Research – Once you have decided all that you are looking for in a vehicle, then it is time to seek out the ideal brand and model that meets with all your specific needs. When performing this due diligence be sure to look for vehicle listings that have high safety ratings, good reviews and a longer than average lifespan. Each of these will be very helpful in your purchase. It may be wise to head on over to a dealership and talk with a qualified vehicle representative. You can then test drive any vehicles that fit your requirements and are of interest to you. Be sure when test driving that you give a whole lot of attention to the car’s acceleration, its handling and even its overall comfort. You should also inquire as to the engineering of the vehicle while with the representative and even the vehicle’s functionality.
• Insurance Costs – Remember that insurance companies focus on the make and model of a vehicle when quoting out insurance costs. You can, however, obtain the VIN number of a vehicle you are interested in and, in advance, reach out to your insurance company and inquire as to your new insurance rates.

The Team You Can Trust

We hope these useful tips help you when it comes time to make your new car purchase. Here at Auto Clinic of Franklin our clients are our number one priority which is why we take such pride in putting the well being and needs of our clients first. Purchasing a new vehicle is a big investment and we just want to help. Remember, once you have purchased your new car, be sure to rely upon our team of highly skilled and experienced technicians here at Auto Clinic of Franklin. Our team is sure to provide all the automotive services you need to keep your new vehicle on the road and running at peak levels all the time.