Andrew Regan


In addition to shedding the excess pounds gained over the festive period, many decide to use the beginning of the calendar year to engage in some much-needed spring cleaning. Apart from replacing household appliances and getting rid of unwanted gifts, many decide to start the New Year by buying a new car. But before you rush off to the nearest dealership, there are a few practical concerns that must be evaluated before undertaking such an endeavour.

First, assess your needs as a car user. Changes to your household might have influenced your decision to look for a larger or smaller car, so think about how this will alter your needs. For example, if your current car has a larger boot and enough seats for children that have now grown up and left the home, a smaller car and a smaller boot may be in order.

Second, consider the engine and fuel efficiency. How much distance do you cover on a regular basis? If you are planning to do more than just travelling to and back from work with the odd weekend trip, it could be better to opt for a diesel engine. Diesel engines have a higher fuel efficiency compared to standard petrol engines and are better for the environment due to lower CO2 emissions.

When test-driving a potential new car, keep in mind how it compares to your current one. Test-drive the car for as long as is necessary and try to drive on a bumpy road, and, if it’s possible, take it onto the highway. If the car has an automatic transmission, pay particular attention to it, as it is relatively easy to break and relatively expensive to repair. If possible, also try to test-drive another car of the same model for comparison.

When it comes to where to buy a new car, consumers are simply spoilt for choice. In addition to franchised dealers and car supermarkets, online car classifieds have become increasingly popular. If you do decide to use the latter, make sure to do your research properly before parting with any money for the car. Also be sure to get all the necessary paperwork with your purchase, such as a receipt as proof of purchase, a copy of the warranty, the service book and the logbook.

Remember that buying a car is one of the most important decisions of any household and you should never part with your money without complete peace of mind. Bearing the aforementioned points in mind should ensure that you won’t be looking for a new car next year too.

Victor Epand


What one is better for your situation? You may not know because cars are so expensive and those that are higher priced may be too much for you.

New Cars

There are many different cars that you can pick from. Most new cars will have some great advantages in regards to finding your auto parts. You may also notice that the new cars are easier on gas than the other used cars that you may find. Another good thing about a new car is that you will get all the newest auto parts and accessories for it and can find them very easily. New cars also give you the look of having some money and knowing how to use it. You will find that you are looked at differently than if you go with a car that is used and may have dents in it or make a loud noise when you are driving it. On the other hand, you will have to pay a lot of money for a new car and financing is not always available to everyone.

Used Cars

When you are looking into used cars, you may not know what you should be looking for. These cars can be hard to find auto parts for if you get a car that is really very old. Sometimes you can get a good used car that looks and runs like it was a new one. These are really very rare and you may have to deal with problems that you didn’t see before you got it. Used cars are also not the best on gas sometimes. This is because they are not using the newest technology as well as not having the better engines. You can get a used car for a nice chunk of money instead of going into a whole bunch of debt and you can get these cars if you are someone that doesn’t care about what you look like when you are in the car.

Whatever you decide to do, you should get the right car and the auto parts that go with it, for you. This may not be an obvious thing to see, but you can do it if you try. Many people will just jump in the car and not think about any of the issues that may go with it. Don’t make that choice and get the one that is good for you.

Muna wa Wanjiru


Travel can be accomplished in two ways. That of comfort and that of great look and superior performance. To help the individual stand out from the rest there are plenty of cool new cars to be found. These cars are built for speed, looks and they come with a host of impressive equipment speak of luxury.

You will most of the top automotive dealers engaged in the production of the cool new cars. The price bracket for the various cars will depend on the car brand, the type of car, what features have been added to it and how old the car is. You will find these various details out when you start the hunt for the best cool car of your dreams.

The more expensive cool new cars are ones like the Saab Aero X. This cool car has a stylish interior and exterior. It is a two-seater sports coupe. Unlike other cars that you will find in the industry this Saab does not have any doors, but getting in and out of the car is very easy because of the low slung cabin. The additional feature of this car is that there is a cockpit like canopy that offers the driver a full 180 degree vision.

Now this you have to admit is one of the cool new cars to hit the car market. You will also look fantastic driving in this Saab Aero X. Another of the cool new cars that you will find is that of the Lamborghini Murcielago roadster. This roadster is considered to be the number one coolest car around.

When you drive in one of these cars you will be living in yours and every kid’s dream car. This cool car is very stylish looking and the 580 horsepower along with the four wheel drive makes this a fantastic car to drive. As with all of the Lamborghini cool new cars the doors of this model also open in the upwards style that is the trademark of this car range.

To get the ultimate in American sports cars you should look at the Dodge Viper. This is a car that demands attention from those passing the Viper by and even from the driver of this magnificent vehicle. The cost of buying this ultimate in affordable sports cars is that of $100,000.

These are just a few of the many cool new cars you will find. While there are many more cool cars, there is no way to let you see the raw power and beauty of these beautiful works of art. The only way you can experience this feeling is to see them up close and personal.

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The Indian car market is crowded with a number of new and used cars. With such a wide option of car models in the country, it often becomes a challenging task to decide which car to buy. Even after the decision is fixed on a particular car model, car consumers keep pondering over which is better, new or used.

However, everyone would love to own a new car because of the brilliant appeal, newly adorned interiors, new engine and a new feel of driving. All these look good and appealing unless the thought of finance, insurance, and depreciation enters the mind.

Car finance, Car insurance, and depreciation are key factors that influence the decision of a car buyer. It is because of these that some car buyers prefer used cars over new cars.

Below is the detailed explanation of the key factors:

Car Insurance: When it comes to buying a new car, insurance is comparatively more as compared to used cars. When a person buys a new car, he or she has to cover the insurance of all spare parts, car components and he also tries to cover all the amounts he owes in the payment. In case of used cars, insurance is much low because the car owner has already shell out some amount on the insurance. When it comes to car parts, new car parts require less insurance as compared to pre-owned car parts and accessories.

Car Depreciation: Depreciation is defined as a decline in the capital value of an asset. In terms of car, the value of car reduces as soon as it moves out of any car showroom. Even though it is one day old, the car would be counted under the list of second hand cars. The car owner would never get the value he paid for buying the car when he sells the car. This is known as car depreciation. Within a couple of years, the car loses much of its value. It’s similar to buying a mobile phone. Today if you buy a phone for Rs 20,000 and if you go to sell the same mobile three months later, you won’t even get half the price. The same is the case with used cars, but obviously the depreciation would be much lesser than news cars.

Car Finance: Talking about the finance, obviously used cars are cheaper than new cars and hence require less finance. Taking a loan for new cars involves greater risk compared to that taken for used cars. This is because new cars require more finance and if any single month the car owner is not able to pay the monthly installment due to certain loss, the financer takes away the car. Atleast with used cars, the EMI would be low and chances are there that the owner is able to manage the finance to pay the installment.