Buying a new car can be an extremely exciting experience. But considering that a car may be the second-most expensive purchase you make in your life (most expensive goes to purchasing a home), you might want to avoid making some very costly mistakes. Here are some common mistakes shoppers make when buying a car.

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5 COMMON
MISTAKES
CAR BUYERS MAKE

2. Buying a car is a big investment...
DON’T MAKE THESE 5 COMMON MISTAKES!

3. Choosing a car that doesn’t suit
your needs
Example Good Bad
Long Commute Hybrid/Electric Car SUV
Lots of Hauling Truck Sedan
Kids Sedan Sporty Coupe
Off-Roading SUV/Truck Compact Car

4. Not Enough Cross Shopping
• Don’t buy the first car you like
• Do your research
• Don’t focus on just the top 2 or
3 well-known car
manufacturers
• There may be over 10 different
vehicles that all suit your
personal needs

5. Skipping the Test Drive

6. Focusing on Monthly Payment
• Don’t focus on the
monthly payment
• Leads to pricey and
unnecessary add-ons
• Determine and agree
on a final TOTAL price
first

7. Not Taking a Used Car To A Trusted
Mechanic First

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Five Common Mistakes Car Buyers Make