So you have decided to buy a new car. It can be safely said that as soon as you have thought about buying, the image of your dream car has started hovering in your mind. Buying a new car is a big investment but the mere thought of buying it can be very exciting and rewarding too. Therefore before buying a car it is very important that you spend a substantial part of your time in gathering all the information about the model and made of the car, the manufacturing company and also compare it with the specifications with other models of different companies so that you can end up buying the best car.

The next important thing that you should remember is that buying a car is not an investment as the value of the car depreciates with its use (exceptions in this regard are antique and collectible cars whose value increases year after year).

How to decide which car to buy or would be best for you? Generally a new car that meets your needs is a pleasure to drive and is reliable, safe and economical would be the best deal. More importantly your lifestyle also determines your choice of car. If you have a large family a big roomy car is the perfect choice. Manufacturers build cars keeping this in mind.

When considering the purchase of a new car, everything counts, the number of seats, number of doors, size, performance color, style, comfort and sometimes even towing capacity. The most important factor in deciding is to narrow down our search and create a short list of all the choices and then visiting the dealers. You can get valuable information through the Internet which will also save you time and stress in your search for the perfect car.

The cost of the car is also a deciding factor. You should study the range of new cars available within that model range. Also zero to 70 kph acceleration times and top speeds are irrelevant in real life driving, but are good yardsticks for comparing new cars. This, along with fuel consumption figures, should help you to determine the engine size you require.

You should also remember that buying a car involves more than a down payment and monthly payments. In your budget you will need to include licensing, registration and other hidden costs, as well as insurance costs, fuel and maintenance

If possible then the opinion of other car owners can also be taken. If you have friends who have bought new cars recently make it a point to ask all the details of the car and their opinion. This is a valuable tool in decision making.