Whether you are a car lover or simply see them as a convenient form of transport, buying a car is an exciting prospect. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re planning to drive a new, fresh from production vehicle or find yourself your dream among the used cars out there, there\u2019s a lot to consider. Clearing the first hurdle is essential, should you buy a new car or go for a used car?<\/p>\n
The truth is, there are pros and cons to each option. Only you can decide which is the right choice for you. After thinking about the advantages and the downsides, you\u2019ll need to figure out which camp you\u2019re in. There\u2019s no need to worry though, it\u2019s not a lifetime decision \u2013 you can always change when it comes time to replace the car you\u2019ve bought.<\/p>\n
New cars have a lot to offer. The latest trims, styling and tech will be yours to enjoy before anyone else. Then there\u2019s the unique new car smell. Sure, you can buy that in an air freshener<\/a> but it\u2019s not quite the same as the real deal.<\/p>\n When you buy a new car, you\u2019ll be the first owner. There\u2019s no need to worry about HPI checks<\/a>, the quality of tyres or whether the oil was always changed on time. And there\u2019s something nice about having brand new toys to play with. Discovering the perks, enjoying something that was made just for you<\/em> \u2013 it\u2019s hard to beat that feeling.<\/p>\n New cars are made to your exact specifications. When you order a new car, you choose the trim level, the colour, the equipment, the wheels, extra accessories\u00a0 – the whole she-bang! It\u2019s a little like designing your own shoes or planning a kitchen. You know what you are getting because you had a say in how it got put together.<\/p>\n New cars come with a manufacturer\u2019s warranty too. That means, if any issues arise, they should be covered. On top of the warranty, you\u2019ll have a blissful three years of no worrying about passing an MOT. You\u2019ll still need to take your baby for regular servicing if you want to keep her ship shape, but they shouldn\u2019t cost the earth.<\/p>\n Chances are, you will get better fuel efficiency or battery range, if you go electric, from a new car than a used car. This is because technology keeps advancing and government regulations on emissions are becoming stricter. So engines are getting more efficient and more powerful in new cars.<\/p>\n The same goes for safety. Things like parking assist, blind-spot monitoring sensors and even tyre pressure monitoring are more likely to be found in a new car. Sure, some used cars may have these safety features, but you\u2019ll have the latest and greatest in a new car.<\/p>\n For all of the upsides of new cars, there are definitely a few downs too. New cars will nearly always cost you more than an equivalent used car. Not only that, as soon as you register a new car in your name, it becomes a used car and loses anywhere between 10% – 25% of its value.<\/p>\n Over the next three years or 36,000 miles, you can expect to lose as much as 60% of the sale price. That\u2019s even if you take good care of your new car! Sadly, it\u2019s just the way car depreciation works<\/a>.<\/p>\n All that picking and choosing of trims and tech means you\u2019ll need to wait a while for your order to be put together. It could be just a few weeks, but some models \u2013 especially prestige cars taking pre-orders \u2013 can take more than a year to be ready to collect. Sweet anticipation is one thing, extra-long queues are another.<\/p>\n New cars may also attract bigger insurance premiums. Because they are new, replacement parts can cost more and that means insurers will be covering themselves with your premium. When it comes to the costs of a new car, it\u2019s certainly not all beer and skittles.<\/p>\n A used car can be just as exciting to purchase as a new car. What\u2019s more, you won\u2019t need to pay as much and you\u2019ll probably be less worried about depreciation too. In fact, the biggest advantage used cars has over new ones is the cost. Not just the purchase cost, but sometimes the cost of insurance too.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a really good chance you\u2019ll get a lot more car for your money when you choose to buy used cars<\/a>. You won\u2019t be able to choose the exact spec like you can with a new one, but you can definitely find one that has all of your must-haves and a few of your like-to-haves too. Instead of ordering your spec on a form, you\u2019ll need to do a little more leg work.<\/p>\n Buying a used car can be an instant purchase, which in itself can be immensely satisfying. Once you have found the car you want, there is nothing to stop you from driving it away that day.<\/p>\n You may find that the insurance premium is a little easier to swallow on a used car too. Being an older vehicle, insurance companies have a better idea about reliability. Plus car parts should be easier to find which should make maintenance and repairs a little less costly.<\/p>\n The downside of buying a used car is mostly the effort. You\u2019ll need to do your homework to make sure you don\u2019t end up with a lemon. Depending on the age of the used car you buy, the manufacturer\u2019s warranty may have passed. That means you\u2019ll need to dig into your pocket for any issues that arise. You\u2019ll also need to get yearly MOT checks.<\/p>\n Obviously, an older used car is more prone to issues than a brand new model. Even the most fastidious of owners can\u2019t avoid wear and tear on mechanical parts. Things need to be replaced on used cars eventually. Maintenance costs are generally going to be higher for used cars.<\/p>\n It\u2019s easier to get hood-winked with a used car than with a new car. For this reason, it\u2019s worth putting in the effort and making sure you get the right checks \u2013 not just the service records but checking ownership details and making sure it\u2019s not still under finance.<\/p>\n At the end of the day, there are pros and cons to buying new or used. If you like to choose the car spec, want the very latest model that\u2019s not ever belonged to someone else, and are keen to have a car under warranty, a new car is for you. If you\u2019re a little more cost-conscious, able to thoroughly check out a car before handing over your cash and able to shoulder maintenance costs, a used car is a great option. Why not check out a used car<\/a> with us today?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Whether you are a car lover or simply see them as a convenient form of transport, buying a car is an exciting prospect. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re planning to drive a new, fresh from production vehicle or find yourself your dream among the used cars out there, there\u2019s a lot to consider. Clearing the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":3420,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,1,16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3388","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-buying","category-home-popular-pics","category-top-tips"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onewomanowner.com\/usedcars\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3388"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onewomanowner.com\/usedcars\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onewomanowner.com\/usedcars\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onewomanowner.com\/usedcars\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onewomanowner.com\/usedcars\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3388"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.onewomanowner.com\/usedcars\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3388\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3499,"href":"https:\/\/www.onewomanowner.com\/usedcars\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3388\/revisions\/3499"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onewomanowner.com\/usedcars\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3420"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onewomanowner.com\/usedcars\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3388"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onewomanowner.com\/usedcars\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3388"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onewomanowner.com\/usedcars\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3388"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}The downside of buying a new car<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Buying used cars<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The downsides of used cars<\/strong><\/h2>\n