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1. When buying a car, first determine the maximum price you can afford. Even if you see your dream car, if the price is beyond your budget, please let it go.
2. If buying a used car, you must test drive it multiple times before finalizing the deal. Frankly, many used cars can also be quite expensive. Dealers will repeatedly emphasize the low mileage (150,000 – 200,000 kilometers), but before deciding to purchase, it is best to verify consumer reports and other relevant information personally, checking reliability assessments, resale value, accident inspection reports, and maintenance costs.
3. Avoid making impulsive decisions when buying a car. If the salesperson is constantly pressuring you to close the deal immediately, it is best to walk away and think it over. You can always come back another day to make the purchase.
4. Present your personal financial situation before selecting a car. Once the dealer determines that you are serious about buying a car, they will do everything possible to ensure the deal goes through. Therefore, it is best to inform them how much you intend to spend on the car, and you will not pay a penny more.
5. If buying a used car, consider hiring a vehicle inspection expert, whose contact information can be found in the phone book.
6. Dealers will not miss any opportunity to profit when selling cars, such as extended vehicle warranties, rust-proofing, soundproofing roofs, and other additional conditions, which are actually included in the cost of the car. Therefore, if these additional conditions are not necessary, consider visiting other dealerships.
