Choosing Your First Car – What You Need To Look For
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If you’ve just gotten your licence, you’re probably feeling ready to buy your first car. However, there are a few things about your car that you should consider before you purchase. Safety, function and reliability are all things you need to think about.
But how are you meant to make sure that a car has all of these important things, let alone know what they really mean? To help make your decision a little easier, we’ve put together a little guide of everything you should be looking for.
With that in mind, let’s go over the main points of buying your first car.
Price
Unless you have managed to save a heap of money, you might not have the cash to head to a dealership and leave with a super expensive car. That’s okay though, as your first car doesn’t need to come with hundreds of extras. In the meantime, you can pick up something cheaper, but still very reliable.
Buying your first car doesn’t necessarily mean you need to buy a second-hand bomb either. Many dealers offer deals on warranties for first car buyers, and some manufacturers even offer capped price servicing for a fixed amount of time.
Deciding whether or not to purchase a new car doesn’t have to depend on your financial situation. Choosing to apply for finance can help you to purchase a new and dependable car.
Safety
One of the first things you need to think about when you’re purchasing your first car is safety. The less experience you have with driving, the more likely you are to have an accident, so your first car needs to be as safe as possible. When researching, you can look up a car’s safety rating on the ANCAP website, which will not only give your car a safety rating but will detail its safety features such as rear cameras and airbags too.
Function
When you are on a probationary licence, there are certain rules in place regarding what kind of car you can drive. These rules have to do with how much power you are allowed to have, called the ‘power to weight ratio’. These rules may differ according to your state. Your first car will generally need to fall below the power ratio for you to be allowed to drive it.
You might also want to consider the type of car that’s right for you. If you are on a probationary license, do you really need a great big 4-wheel drive? Or an expensive convertible? This might sound like a good idea, but will they be practical in the long run?
Reliability
The last thing you want is your car breaking down, or not even starting at all. And let’s face it, some cars are just more prone to issues like this than others. That’s why it’s important to choose a reliable first car, to avoid those frantic phone calls to your parents or mates for help in a sticky situation.
Researching any common issues with your potential first car can make all of the difference, as can finding out how pricey they might be to fix in the long run. Regardless of if you are purchasing a new or a used car, the last thing you want is to hand over money for a car that is prone to breaking down. Knowing these issues in advance can be both a major money and a time saver.
How Wholesale Cars can help you
We get that choosing your first car can be stressful, so that’s why we’re here to help! We can find your first car for you, so you don’t need to spend all your time scouring dealerships.
By filling out our form with the details of the car you want, we can tender bids from dealerships Australia-wide. Once we’ve found the best deal and finalised your payment, your new vehicle will be delivered right to you. It’s never been quicker or easier to purchase your first new car!
If you’re ready to start the process, call our specialists today for your free initial consultation, or click here to begin your search today!
