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When shopping for a car, bear these points in mind:
CATER TO YOUR LIFESTYLE
Choose a car that fits your budget and
lifestyle. The car’s cabin size, safety
features, vehicle design, performance
levels, aesthetics and fuel economy
must also be taken into consideration.
If the car is for family use, suitable
options for large families with young
children or the elderly include roomy
seven-seaters, or vehicles with
spacious boots for storing strollers or
wheelchairs.
If you love road trips, sports utility vehicles (SUVs) make comfortable and practical options.
FINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Work out your budget and the
long-term costs required for petrol
bills, monthly instalments, maintenance
costs, insurance payments, road
tax and even parking tolls.
If you intend to take up a vehicle loan, find out the interest rates, as well as the monthly or annual repayment amounts.
CHOOSING A PRE-OWNED RIDE
If you are eyeing a pre-owned car, test
drive a few shortlisted models to assess
their drivability and performance.
Pay attention to the car’s gear
shifting and brake performance during
the drive.