{"id":3991,"date":"2019-07-26T15:25:29","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T15:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.credit-score.com\/blog\/?p=3991"},"modified":"2022-08-22T14:23:30","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T14:23:30","slug":"top-5-things-to-consider-first-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/cars\/top-5-things-to-consider-first-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 things to consider when buying your first car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>So you&#8217;ve just passed your test and you&#8217;re looking for your\nvery first car, how exciting! It must be tempting to splash out on an expensive\nautomatic Audi you&#8217;ve been eyeing up since you started learning, but there are\na few things you need to think about before diving in head-first. You can save\ntime and money by asking yourself these 5 questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What&#039;s Included?<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/cars\/top-5-things-to-consider-first-car\/#1_Manual_or_automatic\" >1) Manual or automatic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/cars\/top-5-things-to-consider-first-car\/#2_What_will_the_car_be_used_for\" >2) What will the car be used for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/cars\/top-5-things-to-consider-first-car\/#3_Ideally_how_much_do_you_want_to_spend_on_a_car\" >3) Ideally, how much do you want to spend on a car?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/cars\/top-5-things-to-consider-first-car\/#4_Have_you_considered_the_cost_of_insurance\" >4) Have you considered the cost of insurance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/cars\/top-5-things-to-consider-first-car\/#5_Who_are_you_buying_from\" >5) Who are you buying from?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/cars\/top-5-things-to-consider-first-car\/#Credit-Score_offers_two_fabulous_solutions\" >Credit-Score offers two fabulous solutions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Manual_or_automatic\"><\/span>1) Manual or automatic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This depends on which type of driving test you did; if you opted for an automatic-only test, then obviously you will be limited to automatic cars. However, with the manual test, you will have the option. As enticing as the thought of driving a car without having to operate gears is, it is better to opt for a manual as your first car; it will enable you to fully get used to operating gears and will give you more control throughout your first few years of driving. Generally, manual cars are also cheaper to buy. Of course, nothing is stopping you from buying an automatic if you want to!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_will_the_car_be_used_for\"><\/span> 2) What will the car be used for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What you need a car for will probably have a heavy weighting on what you ultimately get. Ensuring you make the most practical decision can save you a lot of money; only need it to commute? No children? Mostly driving on the weekend? Ask yourself these questions and see if your choice fits with how the car will be used in daily life. This is a question you will be asked when applying for insurance , so ask yourself if you really need that 5-litre supercharged Land Rover, or will a 1-litre run-around do the trick?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Ideally_how_much_do_you_want_to_spend_on_a_car\"><\/span>3) Ideally, how much do you want to spend on a car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With all the different makes and models of cars available,\nthere are thousands of options for you to choose from. Having a set budget in\nmind will aid you significantly in your search for the perfect vehicle &#8211;\nlooking for cars only in your price range eliminates most of these confusing\nselections as well as reducing the temptation to spend more than you can\nafford. Keep in mind: you will also have to pay for tax and insurance before\neven taking your car home, and for petrol, MOTs and services to keep it\nrunning. These are not cheap, especially for a more upmarket car, so being\nrealistic about what you can afford for potentially the next 5 years is an\nessential part of car hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Have_you_considered_the_cost_of_insurance\"><\/span>4) Have you considered the cost of insurance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Insurance should be a massive consideration as there are so many factors that can affect the cost of your premiums. In terms of the car itself, factors such as the age of the car, lifetime mileage, service history, and engine size all have an impact on what insurance rates you&#8217;ll be offered. If you want to learn more specifically about car insurance, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/2019\/07\/26\/car-insurance-criteria-you-should-consider\/\">here<\/a> for our article all about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Who_are_you_buying_from\"><\/span>5) Who are you buying from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As tempting as it is to buy a cheaper car you have seen on eBay or Gumtree, this may not be the best idea \u2013 if the car is faulty in some way when you purchase it, the original owner may not provide you with much support especially as the car wouldn&#8217;t have come with a warranty. A safer option is to find a proper dealership to buy your car from. They generally have their cars checked regularly for faults and, in general, provide warranties for at least two years. If you do decide to buy privately, some companies sell warranties for cars such as <a href=\"https:\/\/warranty.motoreasy.com\/car-warranties-and-services\/car-warranty?gclid=Cj0KCQjwyerpBRD9ARIsAH-ITn86mo72dHqIRTYdR-p0WxZ2SX_tA8xNK0a2xwB9hYY_7LW8bYD6JfsaAmHbEALw_wcB\">this one<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By this point, you have considered your answers to these questions in your head. You should have a clearer picture of your search for your first car. The process of purchasing is a long and arduous one, but as long as you ensure you are well informed and firm about what you want out of your shiny new wheels, you will end up with the perfect car for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Credit-Score_offers_two_fabulous_solutions\"><\/span>Credit-Score offers two fabulous solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re preparing to take a mortgage, never apply until you\u2019ve tried our unique and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/home.credit-score.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FREE Credit-Score Home app.<\/a>&nbsp;Our smart technology will tell you what you need to fix so you avoid rejection. The app predicts when you will be able to buy, for how much and tracks your month-by-month progress to mortgage success. We\u2019ve even added your own mortgage broker, so you get the best deals available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More focused on your credit rating? Well, get started for free with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Credit-Score\u2019s 24- Factor Credit Check<\/a>&nbsp;to truly help you improve your creditworthiness and how lenders view you. (Remember: lenders don\u2019t use your credit score! We\u2019ll show you what lenders look for and how to get your credit report in the best shape possible).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Last Updated by Robert Edwards, June 2022 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"So you&#8217;ve just passed your test and you&#8217;re looking for your very first car, how exciting! 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