Tips to keep in mind before you go to buy a new car

A re you buying your new auto? Maybe getting rid of your old one to buy a new one? Whatever the reason, there are some tips you should never forget about before buying a new car and we have compiled some of them here to help you out: 1. Make sure you find out the real price: If you check the price of the auto you are interested in online you will most probably be seeing the manufacturers suggested retail price (also known as MSRP) which means you would have to add to it the delivery or destination fee in order to find out the exact price you would be paying for your new car. 2. Take a look at the year of the model: Sometimes manufacturers start selling a model of a car only to make slight changes to it one year later. In case that is the case with the car you want to buy, make sure there are no big updates in the new version so you can buy the model from the previous year which could save you lots of money. 3. Consider buying a hybrid car: In the last few years hybrid cars have become more popular thanks to the fact that part of their engine is powered by electricity which means they are more eco-friendly and you will save money on petrol. 4. Sometimes smaller is better: Before buying a car you have to consider that you are going to have to pay for a car insurance and you should know that the bigger your car is, the more you will have to pay for your policy, which means that buying a smaller car might save you some money. 5. Consider buying a second-hand car: Many people are not big fans of buying second-hand cars, but many times you can find extremely good deals even on new models. 6. Trade in your old car: Many times manufacturers give you the opportunity to trade in your auto for a new one which will help you save some money on the purchase of your new car which is something very positive. [Photo: globalreach.blogs.census.gov]