You’ve finished most of your research for your next car. Now, your list is down to two cars. Even though the vehicles might be extremely similar, your choice could go either way and you might even land up regretting your decision. Instead of flipping a coin to conclude, it’s better to systematically think about the features of each vehicle. By using the techniques in this article, you will understand how you can eliminate the used car that’s not for you.
Make A Checklist
When you make a checklist, you use the rational-thinking side of your brain. Writing a checklist can help you narrow down between the familiar features of the cars you have chosen. While writing a checklist, ensure you have your must-haves in a car. An example could be cargo spacing, five-passenger seating or minimum fuel usage.
Take a sheet of paper or a tablet and start to note down the top five to ten things you need in your car. You may have done this mentally, but it is necessary for you to put it down so that you can compare the criteria against the contending vehicles.
Compare Specifications
It can be very hard to pinpoint specifications in the two vehicles. For eg, two cars could be in the same price range but have one might have less room than the other, better equipment or features than the other. So, make sure you notice the smaller details in each car. Examine things like miles per gallon, interiors, sound system volume, truck space, safety equipment, and other such features.
Check Out The Cars In Person
After finishing your checklist, go to the dealership and see the car yourself. There is no need to get worried or feel pressured by the salesperson since they’re not the ones paying for the car, you are. If possible, ask if you can test drive the car. By doing this you will know exactly how comfortable you feel behind the wheel and this can help you get a better understanding while making a decision.
Examine The Exterior
The exterior color and shape is the first thing people notice about your car. Check for scratches, marks, fading color, etc before you check the interior of the car. Also, look at the exterior body panels, check the locking system of the doors and paint chips. Compare the exteriors of both cars to see which car needs the least touching up but has the best value.
All in all the car you pick should match up to your budget and your expectations from a car. Hopefully, this article has helped make the process of finding a car easier.