| If you own a second hand car which has an | | | | something that performs well, you also want a |
| annoying habit of constantly breaking down, | | | | car that will be comfortable and pleasant to |
| you would be forgiven for wondering if it | | | | travel in. |
| would be better to splash out on a brand new | | | | |
| one. After all, new cars traditionally come | | | | You also need to consider the monetary |
| with a warranty which will cover the cost of | | | | implications before deciding on a new or used |
| any repairs that need doing, and you'll no | | | | car. Once you have narrowed your choice down |
| doubt be treated to lots of other perks as | | | | to a few models, make sure you get some car |
| well. | | | | insurance quotes to see what you will need to |
| | | | pay for insurance on a monthly basis. Prices |
| But there are downsides to owning a new car - | | | | can vary greatly between new and used models, |
| not least the fact that their value decreases | | | | and it's far better to know what to expect in |
| exceedingly quickly, literally beginning as | | | | advance than to buy an expensive car and find |
| soon as you drive it home. Perhaps it's this | | | | the insurance is more than you thought it |
| very fact that explains why so many more | | | | might be. |
| people buy used cars rather than new ones. | | | | |
| | | | A new car will have the benefit that there is |
| Before deciding whether new or used is the | | | | no owner history to worry about. "One |
| best route for you, it's a good idea to | | | | careful lady owner, non smoker" may be your |
| consider what you will use the car for. If | | | | ideal picture of the owner of that used car |
| you only want a small car to get to the shops | | | | you've got your eye on, but the reality may |
| and back, or to pick the kids up from school, | | | | be very different. If you buy the car from a |
| the cost of buying a brand new car probably | | | | dealer, you've got no idea how it has been |
| won't be worth it. A small run-around will | | | | treated beforehand, so be alert for any |
| be more than adequate. | | | | telltale signs of hard use, and take someone |
| | | | with you who knows a bit about cars if you |
| However, if you drive to and from work on a | | | | feel unsure. |
| daily basis, you'll be clocking up the miles | | | | |
| in record time, and a new car will be more | | | | In essence, it's worth spending some time |
| reliable than buying an older model. This is | | | | considering all the options before making a |
| especially true if your work takes you from | | | | choice, as you could be driving your chosen |
| place to place; not only do you want | | | | car for a long time. |