In case you haven’t been looking or paying attention to auto sales as of late, things are in high demand and short supply. Mrs. Money and I have low key been thinking about a bigger family car and used cars are almost as expensive and a new car, and a new car has a waiting list of a year! There is also an initiative that states that most cars around the globe will be electric by 2035. The reason for this is because the cost of fuel and non-renewable energy is going up and is depleting. When it comes to paying for your car, you need to ensure that it embodies everything you want to be on the road. If you are buying a car for the first time, you might consider electric vehicles as your option so that you don’t have to make the switch later on. 

Understanding the kind of car that you need, how much it costs to run, and whether you need Goodyear tires or Weathertech interiors is important. When you tally it, it could cost you less money to take Ubers all year round and to run your own car, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t want one. Once you’ve got your new car, here are some of the top tips to help you keep it running smoothly on the road.

Shop around for repairs

When you are buying a car, you must consider the cost of service and mechanics. You don’t have to go with the authorized dealer when they say that they know the best thing for your car. Sure, it’s nice to match the brand of your vehicle to the dealership that fixes it, but that doesn’t mean they necessarily know the best thing for you. Dealerships can often have huge overheads, and you don’t need to have a junior mechanic working on your car when you want the very best. If you have your car serviced by a licensed technician, and that license repair follows your logbook schedule, you will be fine when it comes to keeping your car in its warranty.

Keep a weather eye on the upsell

When you go to buy the car, you can expect a level of pushback from a dealer. They will be very keen to impress upon you that they know what’s best for you, but you need to go in with as much knowledge and research as possible. You may not need to have costs involved for additives and flashes or wiper rubbers or even a camshaft. If there is something that’s being said that you’ve never heard of, beware and don’t just trust what they’re saying. It’s smart to take a friend with you.

Don’t auto renew your car insurance policy

Car insurance is one of the biggest expenses when you are buying a car, while it might be a pain to compare car insurance policies it can also save your bank balance. It’s exhausting to consistently compare car insurance policies, but it’s important to not get sucked in and not notice when your rates are going up. Consider shopping around every other year or so. Insurers can push the costs up, and if you don’t push back, you will be dealing with the fallout.

Don’t be too heavy footed with your brakes

When you are driving, you are supposed to be sensible on the road. Not only are you responsible for your life, but you are responsible for the lives of everybody else on the road. When you break too hard or you accelerate too fast, you will burn up your fuel and reduce the life of your car much faster. You will also damage your tires. You might need services sooner than you planned; an excess weight can have the same effect. It’s always better to leave the camping gear, and the heavy materials at home when you are driving a long distance.

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