When buying a new car, not only do we want a good deal, but we also want to make sure the vehicle we’re buying is worth all the money we’re going to pay and put into it.  Also, buying a car is one of the most expensive things we buy in our lifetime, so of course we want to make sure it’s exactly what we want.  If you’re planning on buying a new car in the near future, you may want to look over, and consider a few things before you sign any papers.

Interior/Exterior – How is the interior and exterior overall?  It may not be perfect, but if there are any major/minor scratches, dings, scraps, or anything you’re not happy with, don’t be afraid to try and negotiate the price.

Run – Once you take a good look at the outside, and inside, you’ll want to take it for a test drive.  How does it run?  Does it have good pick up, nice handling, do all the gears work well?  Don’t be afraid to run it awhile, if you’re going to buy it, you want to make sure it works the way you want it to.

Sounds – When driving the car, are there any funny sounds coming from it?  Anything squeaking, rattling, etc?  If so, you may have a problem, so turn off the radio and listen while you’re driving.

Works – Does everything work in the car?  Does it run well, does the radio, CD player, the power locks, GPS, and any other feature work well?  Make sure you open everything, play everything, and use everything to make sure you won’t have any surprises.

Underneath – How does the car look underneath?  Does it look really rusted or like it’s falling apart?  If so, you may want to avoid this vehicle.  When things start to really rust, and fall apart, that’s when the problems start to happen.  So, make sure the underneath is in decent shape, yet don’t be too picky or harsh.

Warranty – If the vehicle is newer, be sure to ask if the vehicle is under warranty.  This is something great to have, and is definitely a perk.

As you can see, looking over the car entirely is very important.  Make sure everything runs well, works well, it’s in good shape, and it’s worth the price you’re going to pay for it.  Always ask for a little less than what they’re offering, it never hurts, and hey maybe it’ll save you some extra money!