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Do You Need to Pre-order a Car When Buying One?

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MacBeau

07/25/25 4:46pm

Whether you need to pre-order a car when buying one depends on your personal requirements. Brake pad classifications: Asbestos brake pads (mostly obsolete), semi-metallic brake pads, low-metallic brake pads, NAO formula brake pads, ceramic brake pads, NAO ceramic brake pads. Ceramic brake pads vs. traditional brake pads: In traditional brake pads, metal is the primary material that generates friction, providing strong braking force but with higher wear and a tendency to produce noise. After installing ceramic brake pads, no abnormal squealing (i.e., scraping sounds) will occur during normal driving. Since ceramic brake pads do not contain metal components, they avoid the metal-on-metal squealing that occurs between traditional metallic brake pads and their counterparts (i.e., brake pads and brake discs).

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Perry

08/11/25 9:56pm

Whether to pre-order a car depends on the situation. If you're aiming for a popular model, like a newly released electric SUV or a limited-edition sports car, I strongly recommend placing a pre-order. Last time I bought a Tesla, I forgot to pre-order and ended up waiting over two months because the store inventory was sold out. Pre-ordering has many benefits: it locks in the price to prevent increases, and sometimes you can snag launch discounts or free additional features. On the other hand, if you're just buying a regular family car like a Honda Accord, which is usually in stock, it's better to go straight to the dealership and pick from available inventory—it's quicker, more convenient, and saves you the deposit. Overall, pre-ordering is safer to avoid shortages, but if stock is plentiful, skipping the pre-order can be more flexible and faster. It all comes down to your needs and how impatient you are.

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