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TUNE-UP
The Best Time to Buy a New
Car and Other Cost-Saving Tips
Shopping for a new car can be
an exciting and sometimes stressful
process. A vehicle is one of the largest purchases a person will make in
his or her lifetime, so choosing an
automobile requires careful research
and some comparison shopping.
According to IHS Automotive,
there are more than 250 million
registered passenger vehicles in the
United States. In Canada, 33,168,805
vehicle registrations were reported
by Statistics Canada in 2016. With so
many cars and trucks on the road,
it s important for drivers to get a
vehicle that meets their needs and
fits their budgets. The following are
some pointers for prospective buyers looking to save some money on
their next vehicles.
Wait for model changeover
Pay attention to news regarding
which vehicle models will be retired
or redesigned, as this may indicate
which vehicles might be offered
at the best deals. The model year
should also be considered when
looking for a new car. Many buyers
are naturally attracted to the newest
model year, feeling that if they re
going to pay a lot for a car or truck,
they want to do so for the newest
available model. Buyers who don t
need the newest model available
may find a better deal than those
who do.
Choose a different body type
The National Automobile Dealers
Association advises that pickup
Driving in the rain can be more hazardous than
driving in the snow, particularly because drivers fail
to realize the dangers wet roads can impose. After
averaging 10 years of statistics, the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration found that 46 percent
of weather-related crashes happened during rainfall,
but just 17 percent occurred while it was snowing or
sleeting.
Drivers often think rain is no big deal, but while it s
not necessary to avoid driving when the raindrops
begin to fall, exercising caution when the roads are wet
can decrease the risk of being in an auto accident.
tion, as friction is reduced between the rubber and the
asphalt. It s possible to lose up to one-third of traction
in the rain. To compensate, slow down to reduce sliding and stopping distances.
Choose the right day of the week
trucks and SUVs continue to comAccording to a study by TrueCar.
mand high prices. Shoppers who
com, an automotive pricing and
look at sedans, compact cars and
information website, Sunday is the
even luxury vehicles may be able to
get a better price than those looking best day of the week to purchase a
vehicle. Buyers can expect to pay as
for trucks or SUVs. Buyers should
assess their needs and see if a differ- much as $2,000 more for the same
ent body style or category of car fits vehicle on Friday than those who
shop on a Sunday. Monday is also a
their needs and their budgets.
good day, as there is less foot traffic
Shop the end of the month
and it may be possible to wrangle a
No matter the month, waiting
until the last week of the month may better deal. Waiting until the end of
the day can be advantageous, too.
be a good time to buy. Sales managSalespeople may be anxious to close
ers and dealerships in general have
out sales so they can get home at
a monthly quota to meet and are
quitting time.
compensated accordingly. NegotiatGet financing ahead of time
ing at this time means shoppers can
Knowing your budget ahead of
get a good deal, while salespeople
time and prearranging financing can
can move vehicles.
put shoppers in a better position when it comes time to
negotiate. Strong credit scores and decent down payments make certain buyers better prospects for dealerships. It also may mean their purchasing power can
translate into better deals.
Shopping for a new car can be challenging and exciting all at once. Purchasing at the right time can save drivers money and get them in the car of their dreams.
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lights when it is raining. This makes it easier to see
the road and makes your vehicle more visible to other
motorists.
to improving your reaction time, giving others more
space can improve visibility by reducing the amount of
mist or splashing caused by other vehicles.
raining, drive only during the day. Glare from wet roadways and headlights at night can further compromise
poor visibility.
ling through windy road corridors or over bridges.
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Did You Know?
Through the years, cars have evolved so much that
certain parts once integral to their operation have
now become obsolete. Only time will tell which components and features of today s cars will disappear
in the future. However, present drivers can reminisce
about how cars have evolved even in the last 20 to 30
years. The following are some once-standard parts
and features that have all but disappeared from modern vehicles.
accessories began to vanish as the dangers of smoking became more apparent. Ashtrays in the dashboard
and in the rear armrests are no longer standard.
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be driven on for only limited distances and look awkward on larger vehicles. The full-sized spare enabled
drivers to repair the flat tire on their own schedules.
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often enabled drivers to
adjust the heat without
taking their eyes off the
road.
bench seats have given
way to two seats separated by a center console.
No longer is it possible to
fit three or four people in
the front of a vehicle.
Remember those thin,
flexible antennas? Many
modern vehicles feature
more solid antennas that
can be unscrewed for
trips through the carwash or an antenna that
is modeled into the car in
an inconspicuous way. If
drivers exhibit a preference for satellite radio in
the years ahead, traditional antennas may soon
become obsolete as well.
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