When it comes to cars in Australia it turns out there’s one thing we’re all unanimous on – you need one!
So, there’s no surprise when there are some pretty vital things to look out for before taking the plunge and dropping a few tens of thousands on a new ride that you should take into consideration.
We spoke with some young Aussie about what’s up for them when it comes to a new car and here are the top 5 things we care about…
Used car’s reliability
There’s nothing worse than buying a car you thought was going to do well by you, only to have it do the complete opposite. A lot of what makes-up the car’s reliability is what’s under the bonnet, so the first port-of call should always be the fluids – check the levels and the containers that hold them all for leaks and quality. This will keep everything running the way it should for as long as it should.
Used car’s price
Haggling gets you far, sure, but also knowing what you should and shouldn’t be paying for your wheels will get your over the line, too.
There are heaps of car price comparison tools out there, but often, going in with an idea of what you have available to you with car financing tools is one of the best ideas in the first place.
Used car’s mileage
The more mileage, the less life the car’s got left. Of course, this is more a rule of thumb, than gospel, but still, if the car’s more tired than something that’s brand new out of a car dealer’s, then you’re going to be faced with more issues down the track.
Aim for a used car with as fewer kilometres as possible where you can.
Used car’s appearance
It’s all well and good to have a car that runs well and is under the limit when it comes to mileage, but what about what it looks like?
Typically, this is meant to have been the concern of women only, but they’re finding now that those scales are shifting, putting men and women on equal par when it comes to caring about many elements of a used car, including how it looks.
“A majority (34.9%) of our 18-24 year old demographic voted they’d modify their engine or turbo with body kits and paint coming in second with 27.5% of votes,” says Carzoos.
Used car’s wheels
Rainy day, sunny day, any day, wheels matter. These are the only things keeping you on the road – and stuck to it – versus careening off into something you don’t want to drive into.
Investing in the right set for the car and for the kind of driving you do is a must, making sure your life – and your car – last as long as possible. It’s no wonder they rated one of the lowest things young Australians consider changing when it comes to a new car.
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