Tips on buyer your first car
Welcome to 1st Car Shop. We aim to help assist you on choosing the perfect first car for you, regardless of budget.
Purchasing a new or replacement car is without a doubt an exciting time, with so many different makes and models and an abundance of optional extras and colours, it's a tough decision to find the car that meets you own individual needs.
Purchasing a new car will probably be your second biggest purchase in your lifetime, coming only second to purchasing your own home. This means that you need to take the time to explore and see what cars and deals are out there.
Whether it's a new or second hand vehicle, there has never been a better time to make the decision and look for a new vehicle, at present it really is a buyers market and as such car dealers are passing on some great deals and savings to customers. It is advisable to have a good idea as to the type of vehicle you want before simply turning up at a garage, salesmen can be very persuasive and you may feel inclined to purchase one vehicle over the one you really want. With purchasing from a garage you will have the benefit of a warranty should the car develop any faults, however if you buy private it really is a case of 'buyer beware' as there is normally no warranty and as such no returns.
Typically you will pay extra when you purchase a vehicle from a main dealer, this is because you will get piece of mind that if the car develops a fault you have an excellent back up. Newer cars will develop very little in terms of faults if they are looked after, you can therefore make savings by purchasing a vehicle privately, just ensure you follow our buying guide to make sure the car you purchase gives you hassle free motoring.