| Before you even go to the first car dealer, it is best to | | | | The next consideration in your questions to ask when |
| make a list of the questions to ask when buying a car. | | | | buying a car is the cost of maintenance. Keep in mind |
| It will help you assess the quality and efficiency of the | | | | that buying the car does not end your expenses. You |
| vehicle and be objective in comparing one car to | | | | need to allow some of your budget for regular |
| another. When you know what to ask for, you will | | | | check-ups and maintenance. You should also consider |
| avoid getting persuaded by the compelling words of | | | | the availability of the spare parts since you will need |
| the car salesman. Here are some questions to ask. | | | | them during the years that you own the vehicle. |
| Is the Car Fuel Efficient? | | | | How much is the actual cost? |
| Make fuel efficiency your top priority in the questions | | | | When thinking of questions to ask when buying a car, |
| to ask when buying a car. The cost of fuel is not | | | | do not forget to ask about the car's actual price. Ask |
| getting cheaper. Every day, the price goes up. If you | | | | your sales person for a discount, available rebates and |
| are going to invest in your new vehicle, make sure you | | | | if they offer any special financing is available for |
| get the most fuel efficient car that fits your needs. It | | | | purchasing. If they have such an offer, be sure to |
| will not only save you hundreds to thousands, but it | | | | check on the interest and term to compute the total |
| reduces its contribution to the environmental pollution | | | | cost of financing the vehicle. |
| as well. You can also check some websites about the | | | | What are the features included? |
| fuel consumption of newly-produced vehicles to | | | | The feature of the car is another predictor for its price. |
| counter-check the data given to you by your sales | | | | When pooling your questions to ask when buying a |
| person. | | | | car, start researching about the possible features |
| What is included in the warranty? | | | | incorporated in the vehicle. Does it have an automatic |
| Warranty is always a part of the enticing offers of car | | | | transmission, power windows and air conditioning? Are |
| dealers for buyers of brand new vehicles. Remember | | | | there other safety features such as air bags, stability |
| to include the warranty coverage in your questions to | | | | control and brake assist? Does it have power steering, |
| ask when buying a car. The coverage can range from | | | | remote entry and a navigation system? |
| six months to five years or more, depending on the | | | | Once you know what to ask the car dealer's |
| vehicle and agreement. It covers service, parts and | | | | salesman, ask to test drive the car. It is useless to |
| roadside service. In most cases, your dealer offers | | | | gather all the questions to ask when buying a car if |
| additional warranty for a minimal fee. If you are | | | | you do not get to test drive the vehicle. Nobody should |
| considering this, make sure you read the fine print and | | | | buy a new car without a test drive because driving the |
| understand the terms and conditions involved. | | | | car itself can help you answer some of your |
| How much will it cost to maintain the vehicle? | | | | questions. |