Five Reasons You Should Purchase A New Car

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Buying a new car is a big investment. The question that often arises is whether to buy new or used. Used cars can pose some major setbacks that you should consider. Buying new has many benefits, some of which are listed below.

Latest Features

A new car has the latest safety technology and other features, such as a navigation system, built into the vehicle. Dealers can order your vehicle with features that you want, and with the right combination of options, with your favorite interior and exterior colors.

New cars also offer higher fuel efficiency and lower emissions. The market’s selection of hybrid vehicles, which provide high gas mileage and are better for the environment, is growing.

Lower Interest Rates

Many car dealerships offer lower finance rates or cash rebate incentives to new-car buyers. If you have a solid credit score, some new vehicles even qualify for zero-percent financing. Generally speaking, the older the car, the higher the interest rate will be.

Banks also offer lower financing rates on new vehicles because the vehicles are worth more and have not already ...
... been hit by depreciation. However, it is important to keep an eye on the total cost of the vehicle: lower APR does not necessarily mean lower cost.

Clear Vehicle History

Peace of mind comes with purchasing a new vehicle. New vehicles have no accident or repair history. You can obtain a used car’s history report, but there is no guarantee every accident or repair was recorded. The clean history of a new vehicle comes with that new car smell.

Warranty

You can purchase warranties for a used car, but the best warranty, without paying extra, is a new car’s manufacturer warranty. Manufacturers provide warranties for new vehicles for at least three years, and they generally cover any repair or service the vehicle may need during the covered period of time.

Most new car and truck warranties come with some degree of free roadside assistance. In addition, some automakers reimburse you and provide alternate transportation, if you are stranded far from home.

Reliability

When you buy a used car there is a possibility that the vehicle will need repairs, costing you time and money. A new car should not need any maintenance until a couple of years after you purchased it, other than routine maintenance such as an oil change and tune up.