So you’ve decided to purchase a vehicle, congratulations. If you’re stuck on how to proceed, not to worry. We’re here to help. Take a look at these factors which will help decide your future automobile.

Price

First things first, focus on what you need and not what you want. For example, many drivers would love to have an expensive automobile such as a Ferrari, but that’s not what you need. Look at your finances realistically, as it will dictate what you can buy. Make an allowance for automobile insurance, vehicle servicing, registration and taxes as well.

Vehicle Size

If you have more than 3 or 4 people who will be using the car, its time you looked into a bigger vehicle. Otherwise, look into a smaller automobile. These are a lot cheaper and are very reliable. In addition, newer small vehicles provide excellent protection in the event of a crash. Furthermore, unless you plan to drive long distances off road, purchasing a 4WD is quite unnecessary, as you would be better off hiring it when you need to.

Automatic or Manual

This one could be based on your preference, but it actually come down to your license. Yes, an automatic is a lot easier to use than a manual, but make sure that your license says that you are allowed to drive one.

Used or New

This depends a lot on your preference as there are pros and cons for both. Buying a brand new automobile means that you will have more peace of mind as you purchase directly from a dealer, however you may be able to find a bargain buy if you were to purchase your automobile from a private seller if you look hard enough.

Fuel type

This is a tricky option here. As mentioned earlier, Sri Lankans are buying greener vehicles. Look at what matters to you: Using petrol is a cheaper option, but if you wish to make an eco-friendly purchase, you could look into a hybrid vehicle as well.

Next time we will make suggestions on how you can get information about your dream car. In the meantime, share your thoughts: what type of automobile do you really need?

Disclaimer: The views shared in this blog are based on the macro economic conditions & industry status quo as per the time of publishing.