COMMON FACTORS

NEW CAR

WHEN LOOKING FOR A

TO CONSIDER

BUYING

A NEW CAR

A REAL

COMMITMENT

Buying a new

car is one of the

most important

decisions that a

person can

make.

Most people

rely on their car

to go to work,

run errands,

and simply live

their daily lives.

Buying a car

represents a

commitment for

years to come.

WHAT TO

LOOK FOR WHEN

When shopping at a dealership, there are many factors to consider and

important decisions to make. Because of the level of commitment involved in

buying a new car, car shoppers will want to consider as many of these factors

as possible.

These factors include…

SHOPPING FOR

A NEW CAR

WHAT DO I NEED

FROM A CAR?

1

• How many people

will the car need to

transport?

• What road conditions

will it regularly be

driving on?

• How often will I be

driving it?

• How many miles per

gallon do I need to

get out of it?

Answering these

questions before you

begin looking for a

specific model will help

you narrow your search

and reduce the time it

takes to find the car

you're looking for.

WHAT CAN

I AFFORD?

Buying a car is a

large financial

commitment, and

purchasing one that

is out of your price

range can be

disastrous for your

long-term finances.

Before you start

looking for a car,

figure out exactly

what you can afford

to spend on it. After

you've figured out

your maximum price

level, search for cars

that are priced below

that number. There’s

no reason to struggle

every month paying

off a vehicle you can

barely afford.

2

WHAT CAN

I FIND OUT

ABOUT A CAR

BEFORE BUYING?

There's a lot more

to know about a

car than its sticker

price and paint

job. Once you find

a model that

you're interested

in, do as much

research on it as

possible. There

are lots of

resources for

looking up

information about

your car online,

and you should

take advantage of

them to make

sure that all the

car's features

meet your needs. 3

HAVE I GIVEN

THE CAR A TEST DRIVE?

The internet is a

great resource for

getting lots of

information on a car

without having to set

foot on a lot, but

there's one very

important thing it

can't tell you – how

the car drives.

Before committing to

buy a car, always be

sure to take it for a

test drive. The

perfect on-paper car

may not handle how

you want or expect,

and the only way to

know whether a

car's driving style

and features really

work for you is to try

them out yourself.

4

WHAT ARE MY

FINANCING

OPTIONS?

Taking out a loan to

pay for your new car

is one of the most

important parts of

the car buying

process. Because it

is something that

will greatly affect

your long-term

finances, you want

to be sure you

choose an option

that works for you.

Discuss your

options with both

the dealership you

visit and your

financial institution,

and secure the

terms that are best

for you.

5

CAN I

GET A

BETTER

DEAL?

Once you've

found your car

and secured your

financing, there's

still more for you

to do. Don't

assume that the

first offer on the

table is the best

or only option

available. Try to

negotiate the best

deal possible

from the dealer,

and don't be

afraid to let the

salespeople know

that you're willing

to look elsewhere

if you feel like

they won't work

with you to get

the best deal. 6

Many dealerships will raise the prices on their cars hoping that uninformed

customers won't know any better, but Jack Key Auto Group works with its

customers to get them the best deals possible.

For new or used Nissans, Chryslers, Jeeps, and others in New Mexico and

Texas, call us at (800) 332-1691 or visit our website at www.jackkey.com.

Summary

When buying a new car, there are many important factors to be

considered. To make sure you get the best deal possible, always

research prospective cars, have a firm budget in mind, drive the

car yourself, and don't be afraid to negotiate to get a better deal.