| When most car buyers are asked what kind of car | | | | space an issue? Do you need to transport materials |
| they would like to buy, they often answer something | | | | for work or some other purpose? |
| like "a Volkswagen Passat, or maybe one of those | | | | 2. Consider the mileage and features that are |
| Chevy Trailblazers, but I really love those Mazda | | | | important. Do you need a car that is still under |
| Miatas." It seems funny, but many people have no idea | | | | warranty or do you need features such as four wheel |
| what they really want or need. Only one, if any, of | | | | drive or side front airbags? |
| those cars will suite the person's real needs and | | | | 3. Think about the different Makes and models of cars |
| wants. | | | | and consider the reliability of different types of vehicles. |
| The most common mistake of car shoppers is that | | | | 4. Look for Dealers that provide CarFax reports. |
| they really don't know what they want. Everyone | | | | These reports give you the history of used vehicles so |
| knows what happens when you go to a grocery store | | | | you know what the car has been through, such as |
| without a list of items. Either you end up buying | | | | major collisions or a replaced transmission. |
| everything your stomach growls at and find out later | | | | 5. The affordability of the automobile is possibly the |
| you didn't really need half the stuff you bought, or you | | | | most important item on your list. You need to figure out |
| will spend hours wandering about the store without | | | | what your price range is, what down payment |
| finding much of anything at all. Both of these scenarios | | | | requirements you have, and especially monthly |
| are the same with car shopping. It is important to have | | | | payment goals. |
| a shopping list for car buying so that you get exactly | | | | Going into a dealership with this shopping list in hand is |
| what you need and don't waste a large amount of | | | | guaranteed to save you time and money, not to |
| time browsing cars that do not fit your criteria. Here | | | | mention helping a sales staff to quickly locate a vehicle |
| are some things that should be laid out on your | | | | that is right for you. You will find so many used cars in |
| car-shopping list before you even begin to look at used | | | | Austin to choose from that it is extremely helpful to |
| cars in Austin. | | | | know what you are looking for. The most important |
| 1. Determine the type of vehicle that fits your intended | | | | part of shopping for a vehicle is knowing what you |
| use. What type of car will fit the needs of your family? | | | | need and want before you go looking. |
| Do you need a vehicle with 7 seats or 5? Is storage | | | | |