By Brenda Williams
When I bought my first vehicle, I was so excited. I remember going to the store and wanting to buy all sorts of goodies for my car such as special car wash soap, new plastic mats to protect the mats that were already in the vehicle. I even looked at seat covers (because at the time, I had a dog). There seemed to be no end in sight when it came to accessories for my car.
When you buy a car, you usually don't give too much thought to the types of car care products that you'll need once you drive off the lot. There are many different types of products that you can purchase to clean your vehicle. However, the type of products you buy will depend on the kind of vehicle that you have as well as the types of features your vehicle is equipped with. For instance, if you own a car that has leather interior, you're obviously not going to use the same type of upholstery cleaner as you would a car that has cloth seating.
What Comes Standard With My Car?
When purchasing a brand new vehicle, most people can go online and actually put together their hypothetical, "dream vehicle" with a few clicks of the mouse. When you go to the dealership, and talk to the car salesman, you can be very upfront and ask the salesperson what types of features come standard with the vehicle you are preparing to purchase. Some vehicles will actually come equipped with more features than others, so choose carefully.
Features That Will Cost You
Some examples of features that will cost you extra out of pocket include but are not limited to:
- Bug deflectors/guards
- Mud flaps
- Cargo organizers
- Custom carpeted mats
- Leather seats
- Heated seats
- Automatic windows (in some cars)
Know Before You Go
Buying a car, whether it's used or new, is a huge decision that should never be made by yourself. This is why it's important to bring someone to the dealership (or have them with you if you're purchasing your vehicle online) who has gone through the process of purchasing a car and is somewhat knowledgeable. There is nothing worse than going to a dealership or buying a car only to find out that you were swindled. Before you purchase the vehicle, make a list of all the questions you want to ask. Have a friend look over this list to see if you've missed anything. Additionally, make sure that you know what kinds of features are important to you when you purchase the vehicle. For example, most vehicles come with automatic windows- though not every vehicle lists this as a standard feature. You would, no doubt, be very disappointed if you purchased a car during the summer and went to open the windows, only to realize that you had to roll them down by hand. Know what questions to ask and make sure the answers are in writing just in case you have any dispute in the future.
When I bought my first vehicle, I was so excited. I remember going to the store and wanting to buy all sorts of goodies for my car such as special car wash soap, new plastic mats to protect the mats that were already in the vehicle. I even looked at seat covers (because at the time, I had a dog). There seemed to be no end in sight when it came to accessories for my car.
When you buy a car, you usually don't give too much thought to the types of car care products that you'll need once you drive off the lot. There are many different types of products that you can purchase to clean your vehicle. However, the type of products you buy will depend on the kind of vehicle that you have as well as the types of features your vehicle is equipped with. For instance, if you own a car that has leather interior, you're obviously not going to use the same type of upholstery cleaner as you would a car that has cloth seating.
What Comes Standard With My Car?
When purchasing a brand new vehicle, most people can go online and actually put together their hypothetical, "dream vehicle" with a few clicks of the mouse. When you go to the dealership, and talk to the car salesman, you can be very upfront and ask the salesperson what types of features come standard with the vehicle you are preparing to purchase. Some vehicles will actually come equipped with more features than others, so choose carefully.
Features That Will Cost You
Some examples of features that will cost you extra out of pocket include but are not limited to:
- Bug deflectors/guards
- Mud flaps
- Cargo organizers
- Custom carpeted mats
- Leather seats
- Heated seats
- Automatic windows (in some cars)
Know Before You Go
Buying a car, whether it's used or new, is a huge decision that should never be made by yourself. This is why it's important to bring someone to the dealership (or have them with you if you're purchasing your vehicle online) who has gone through the process of purchasing a car and is somewhat knowledgeable. There is nothing worse than going to a dealership or buying a car only to find out that you were swindled. Before you purchase the vehicle, make a list of all the questions you want to ask. Have a friend look over this list to see if you've missed anything. Additionally, make sure that you know what kinds of features are important to you when you purchase the vehicle. For example, most vehicles come with automatic windows- though not every vehicle lists this as a standard feature. You would, no doubt, be very disappointed if you purchased a car during the summer and went to open the windows, only to realize that you had to roll them down by hand. Know what questions to ask and make sure the answers are in writing just in case you have any dispute in the future.
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