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The purchasing of a new car can be a fun experience as long as you do some research beforehand. You might want to consider price, condition the car is in, your needs and the practicality of the vehicle. All are important factors in deciding which car is best for you.

Purchasing a Car

Purchasing a car can be both exciting and intimidating. Knowing what you want, how much the car is worth and how much you can afford are all important factors. Sometimes dealing with car salesman you will want to know these points beforehand. If you an uncomfortable bargaining with a salesman just have an idea of what you can afford and stick with it.

Here are some questions commonly used when purchasing a car.

"How can I check what a car is worth?"
"Can I check if the car has been in any major wrecks in the past?"
"Should I consider financing?"
"Does the car have a warranty?"
"Can I negotiate price?"
"Should I buy used or new?"

If you are asked any of these questions, here are ways that you could respond.

"There are different ways to check. A common place is called the Kelley Blue Book."

The Kelley Blue Book is a trusted prices, values and reviews of cars.

"You might be able to look up prices on the internet."

"You can ask for a 'history' on the car from the salesman to check if there are any past accidents."
"There are websites where you can look up the history of a car. Just search for them."

"Almost all car companies offer financing."
"I would try and pay cash but if you can't afford the entire car you may need to finance."

"All cars have some sort of warranty. Check with the car dealership."
"Warranties are good in case you need anything fixed."

"Just know how much you can spend and only spend that much."
"You can try and negotiate if you're comfortable with it."

"Used or new depends on you and what you need."
"You can usually spend less money buying a used car. Just make sure it is in good shape."

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