Tips for buying a new car

3 car-buying tips for new car shoppers

Shopping for a new or new-to-you car can be stressful in the best of times, but our team here at Matt Castrucci Nissan wants you to enjoy every second of your car-shopping journey. We never want you to feel overwhelmed or stressed out, so we are giving out three of our best car-buying tips! Keep reading to learn more! 

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Tips for buying a new car 

1. Research, Research, Research 

If you’re in the market for a new or new-to-you vehicle, research is going to become your best friend. We highly recommend making a list of features that are most important to you and searching for a vehicle that matches your priority list. Comparing similar vehicles is also extremely helpful because you’ll be able to see which automaker offers the features and specifications you’re looking for.

2. Review Financing Options 

Prior to arriving at the dealership, make sure you review the dealership’s financing options. You’ll want to check out the credit pre-approval process if you’re looking for a loan, and it’s also a good idea to calculate potential monthly payments for the vehicle. And if you’re going to trade-in your current vehicle, it’s not a bad idea to get an estimate of how much your vehicle is worth before you walk in the dealership’s doors.

3. Take a Test Drive 

This may seem fairly obvious, but it’s vitally important, so we think it’s worth mentioning. You’re not going to truly know if a vehicle is a good fit for you until you get in the driver’s seat and take a test drive. A vehicle may have all the features and specifications you’re looking for, but if the ride quality is poor or something just feels off, you’ll want to keep looking for other options.

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Interested in learning more about purchasing a new car? Give our team at Matt Castrucci Nissan a call today, and we’ll be there to walk you through every step of the car-buying process. Car shoppers with additional questions about the Nissan brand or those who are ready to get behind the wheel of any vehicle in our inventory are encouraged to stop in and see us at our location in Dayton or schedule an obligation-free test drive online today!