What to Pay Attention to When Buying a New Car?
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Key considerations when purchasing a new car are as follows: 1. Documentation: Verify that all accompanying documents are complete and in order. 2. Confirm if the car is newly arrived at the dealership: Many dealerships, when faced with impatient buyers and no available stock, may transfer a vehicle from another dealership. These transferred vehicles are often ones that other dealerships have passed over. 3. Vehicle verification: Carefully check if the car is a display model, stock vehicle, test drive car, faulty car, or accident car. 4. Certificates: Ensure you have the vehicle qualification certificate, product manual, invoice, warranty card, etc., especially cross-checking the qualification certificate in detail. 5. Check the manufacturing date on the qualification certificate and the engine nameplate: Review the dealership's inventory receipt (some dealerships may give various excuses to prevent you from seeing it) to confirm the production date and arrival date, determining if it's a stock vehicle. Normally, cars manufactured within the last three months are generally fine, but if it's been over three months or even half a year, more thorough inspection is required.
Before buying a new car, I need to figure out my budget first. Set a total spending cap, not just the car price, but also additional expenses like insurance, purchase tax, and license plate fees. I always like to visit multiple 4S dealerships—comparing prices and negotiating is crucial; don't be fooled by salespeople's sweet talk. When considering financing, compare bank loans and manufacturer installment plans—the lower the interest rate, the less repayment pressure. Before taking delivery, scrutinize the contract details, such as hidden decoration fees or extended warranty traps. Price-wise, buying during promotional seasons like year-end may offer better deals. Also, don’t forget to factor in daily maintenance costs, including fuel and servicing expenses—long-term peace of mind is what matters. New car sticker prices often have wiggle room; haggling more can save you a lot of cash. This takes some patience and experience, but it’s worth it!