Consider This Guide, Before Buying a New Vehicle

Are you in a market to buy a new car? With the Cash for Clunkers program in effect, many people are taking advantage of all the help that they can get in this economy. Before diving in to purchase a vehicle, you should decide on what type of transportation your family need.

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Understanding Car Types

• Station Wagon-has four doors and a hatchback, which makes a great car for family
• SUV-has the similar look of a station wagon, but it offers the off-road capabilities as well as a higher point of view.
• Minivan-gives you storage space, 7 passengers options, and have a high safety rating.
• Sedan-This is best for your money, and still gives you room to carry passengers.
• Crossover-This is a combo of SUV, station wagon, and sedan, which gives you the feel of the car, storage of an SUV, and fuel economy.

Questions to Consider

1. What is safety rating regarding the car you want?
2. How many people do you usually have in the car?
3. What do you use the car for?
4. What do you need the vehicle to handle?
5. Do you want to buy a new car or used car?
6. How long do you plan on keeping the car?

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Financial Planning

• Compare the price of buying a new car to leasing one at http://leaseguide.com/leasevsbuy.htm
• Find the best financing rates at http://www.bankrate.com/compare-rates.aspx, click on auto
• Read reviews about your car types and find incentives at http://www.edmunds.com/
• Make sure the car you choose is right for you at http://www.carzen.com/
• Check out http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites, click on your state, and look for cars and trucks

Useful Gadgets to Consider

1. GPS navigator with text to speech will give you turn by turn instruction.
2. Simple Start 12-volt battery booster can charge a dead battery and start your car without cables.
3. Emergency tire repair kit will fix a flat in minutes. This kit includes tire sealant and a portable air compressor to seal punctures.
4. Rearview camera shows the image of what’s behind your car on your dashboard.

This is just a general guide line if you are planning to purchase a new car. You can take advantage of Cash for Clunkers program before it ends. Every little bit helps in this economic downfall.