You can get “buyer’s remorse” when you order a dinner that you’re not happy with but that’s not a big deal. What you definitely don’t want is buyer’s remorse with buying a new car. That would happen if you feel like you got a bad deal or it’s not the right car for you. To avoid that, you’ll want to put these tips to work. Here’s how to buy a new car the smart way:

Factor in Insurance Costs

You’re car insurance is going to go up with a new car. There is no getting around that fact but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a good deal on a new policy. Talk to your agent and see if you can apply any good driving discounts. That has less to do with the particular car you’ve been driving and more to do with your overall record. You also have to think about gap insurance. This is insurance you should add that will pay off the car if it gets into a wreck and you still owe on it. Very important but you don’t have to get gap insurance from the dealer. Set it up with your insurance company and see if you get a better deal.

Don’t Purchase the Add-ons

All your research will show you the baseline price for your car. This is the “bare bones” price with no frills. When you start adding on things, you’ll see your monthly payments start ticking up. Just think about what you really need. A GPS system is cool but you have one on your Smartphone. Despite what the dealer says, you don’t need rustproofing. If other features like a rear camera and self-closing doors are important, then find a model where they are standard.

Don’t Buy the Extended Warranty

Think long and hard about that extended warranty. In theory is sounds like a good idea but you have to dig into the details of what it really covers. It might be that the minor repairs it takes care of would be cheaper if you paid for them vs. the extra costs to your financing. A new car has a decent warranty and even a used car will often still carry the original warrant. Look at the details.

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