#Collaborative post
Wouldn’t life be easier if a lot of the choices we have to make were already made for us? When you’re not sure about what you’re talking about, it can be hard to make a choice. When it comes to making decisions about vehicles, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll explain how to make some of the most common decisions you’ll have to make in your life. You should be able to make better decisions after reading this article.
Used or new?
A very important question for people who want to buy a car. Should you get a brand-new car or a used one? There are good things and bad things about both, and I’ve made a list of them to help you decide.
New Pros
- It’s less likely that the car will break down.
- If you drive around in a fancy new car, you’ll look great.
- If you decide to finance the car, there is one fixed monthly payment that includes the insurance and tax.
- Repairs may cost less because parts are easier to find.
- With a financed car, you can get a newer model as soon as your contract is up. This gives you a newer car to drive around in.
New Cons
- If you buy them outright, they can be expensive.
- Not everyone can get money; if you have bad credit, you’re likely to be turned down.
- In addition to a previous point, if your car is pretty expensive, repairs can end up costing a lot of money.
- If you pick finance, you will be bound by a contract.
Used Pros
- For a small part of the price of a new car, you could get a cheap, fun car to get around in.
- They tend to cost less to insure.
- If the parts are still easy for mechanics to get, repairs could be cheaper.
- If it already has scratches or dings, you won’t be too concerned about the possibility of further damage.
- You own the car outright right away.
Used Cons
- Because there are so many emissions, taxes are likely to go up.
- If you have a car that’s hard to find parts for, repairs might cost more than you thought.
- In general, insurance is cheaper, but it may depend on how safe the car is. If it doesn’t have many, you might pay more.
- Used cars are more likely to break down, especially if you bought it privately. This could cost you a lot of money to fix.
Electric?
Should you get a car that runs on electricity? Owning an electric vehicle comes with a number of advantages, the most important of which is the fact that it is far better for the environment than the typical automobile that burns a lot of gas. Not only that, but you can charge the car overnight from the comfort of home for a few pounds.
Electric cars often come with a lot of technology, so if you like cool gadgets you can link to mobile devices , this might be the way to go.
But there are some bad things about having an electric car. Unless you can afford a top-of-the-line car, power consumption limits how fast you can go. Not only that, but there are still not many places in the country where you can charge your car if it runs out of juice while you’re driving, which might also leave you stranded. Maybe it will be worth it when garages have many more places to plug in and charge cars.