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Let’s face it. Not many people look forward to car shopping. It can feel like a long and drawn out process if you are unsure of where to start. Over the past few years, we have upgraded two of our family vehicles. One took several months of browsing and hunting while the other was a simple test drive and we knew it was the instant winner.
When looking for a car, it’s always important to take several things into consideration. Thanks to technology and the wide amount of information you can find online, this has made shopping for cars much easier.
Research your cars. What specifications are important to you? When we’ve shopped, I made a list of important musts for the cars we were considering.
- What is the average gas mileage?
- What is the seating capacity?
- Are there any known recalls?
- Automatic vs manual transmisson
- 4-Wheel Drive Capabilities
Another important must was to read various consumer reports and reviews over the various cars. While car issues can vary based on the maintenance from previous owners, it’s a good ideal to look at potential issues you might need to be aware of.
Cars.com is one amazing resource that helps you search for cars for sale in your area and makes it easy to do all of your research in one spot. Search by body style, service and repair advice, and much more. You can compare vehicles to find what fits best for your family vehicle needs.
In the next year, we intend to upgrade to a newer car and we will be looking online to start our search. Thankfully, we will be able to rely on Cars.com to make our car shopping easier.
