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