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