Buying a car will be one of the biggest financial commitments you will make in your life. Luckily there is much that can be done to get you the car that you want at a price you will be happy with.
1) Before you start to take a few cars for test drives, get your finances sorted out. Automobile dealers will try and get you to use their financing plans, but these may not be the cheapest way to finance your new car. Shop around and find a financing source that is providing the best deal.
2) Provide as much as possible as a down payment. The bigger the down payment you provide the less you will need to borrow. The more you can pay up front the less you will need to borrow and the lower your monthly repayments will be.
3) Find a co-signer if you have a bad credit score. A bad credit rating can mean problems when looking for car finance. You may find a source of cost effective bad credit car loans but another option is to get someone with a good credit rating to act as a co-signer in your application.
4) Get as much as you can for your old car. Trade-ins can be a good option, saving you the headache of advertising and selling your car. Be sure to get the most you can for your old car by preparing it thoroughly.
5) Shop around, haggle over price and look at alternative financing choices. The recession has hit the automobile industry very hard so there are bargains to be had. Car sales people want your business so you can use this to your advantage. And don't overlook other financing options. Car leasing is a great way to get the car that you want for a reasonable down payment and affordable monthly repayments. If you are looking for a commercial vehicle you might want to consider van contract hire to provide your business with what the transport you need.
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