Buying a car is a big decision, and the best way to avoid regret is to start with a few simple questions before you fall for one model.
- Set your full budget: the price alone is not enough; add insurance, maintenance and fuel.
- Define how you will use it: city trips, long journeys or a large family?
- Take a test drive: comfort, visibility and ease of parking do not show in photos.
- Compare trim levels: sometimes the price gap is bigger than the benefit gap.
- Ask about warranty and service: how long it lasts, what it covers and where the nearest service centre is.
- Check the paperwork: make sure every document is complete before you pay.