‪Finance: 3 Simple Car Buying Tips to Save ‬Time

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Hey Butterflies. Purchasing a new car can be an exciting but also very stressful and confusing experience. Cars.com is a great place to start when shopping for a new car. Providing expert content, on-the-lot mobile app features, millions of new and used vehicle listings, a comprehensive set of research tools and a large database of consumer reviews; they help shoppers buy, sell and service their vehicles. The Cars.com digital automotive platform, connects consumers with local dealers across the country and helps car shoppers and owners by guiding them through the car ownership process. Taking the proper steps is vital to having a successful car buying experience.

1) Know Your Budget - Especially if you're planning to finance your next car, plan ahead for the purchase. Make sure that your credit score in range with what your bank or finance company requires and plan for a down payment even if you don't think you'll have to pay one. Knowing your budget will help narrow down your car buying options.

2) Know Your Wants & Needs - Some might say that this should be the first step in the car buying process but I don't believe in wasting time. If you can't afford it there's no point in looking. Anyway, whether its the size, safety features, eco friendly features or a certain color, whatever your car buying wants or needs are, it's important you have some kind of idea about what you're looking for before you start looking.

When I purchased my first car I remember spending at least two whole days at the car dealership trying to find something I liked and could afford. Knowing what you're looking for before you being your search will definitely help speed up the process and save you time by narrowing down your options.

3) Do Your Research - Once you know your budget and what type of car you're looking for, you can begin your search. Compare dealers, prices, vehicles and whatever else that will help you narrow down your options and find your perfect new car.