Now when you are going to put much of your hard earned money to buy a car, you need 100%satisfaction.
The criteria to think about before you buy a car are:
-looks -
engine
-comfort
-features
-performance
-build quality
-after sales service
-fuel efficiency
-safety
-value for money
LOOKS-when you buy a car choose it according to your taste, not others’ opinion. Looks include the colour, interior and shape. However good a car’s engine is you need good looks to give you satisfaction.
ENGINE-the engine has to be solid, well built, have sufficient power, etc.only if you have good power the car will give you good pickup. It is the engine which is the most important feature in the car, afterall you are going to drive it. So do not choose a car just by its looks.
COMFORT-when you drive a car or just travel in it you have to be comfortable. There should be high levels of comfort, lots of space, and good storage. Convenience is important.
FEATURES-try tro get max features. Go for a/c, central locking, power windows, etc.
PERFORMANCE-this is now your choice. You get the pleasure of driving only if the performance is good. Even if you are not a driving enthusiast, the car should have good performance(top speed, acceleration, etc.).
BUILD QUALITY-the car should be built with high quality materials, the shell should be solid and strong. Otherwise after a few years the car will become’katara’. Only if the car is built well it will have good resale value.
AFTER SALES SERVICE-this is a very important aspect. If your car is not serviced regularly it will lead to problems.
FUEL EFFICIENCY-the main thing in india. The car must have low running costs. It should give atleast 10km/l.diesel engines are more efficient than petrol ones. It is better to pay some extra bucks and get a diesel car as it will save money in the long run.
SAFETY- The car has to be so safe that even after the most horiffic crash you should be alive and kicking. If there is ABS, TCS, etc. pay the extra money for them, even for airbags. Your life is very important
VALUE FOR MONEY-make sure you are getting value for every rupee you are paying. Pay extra only for vital features.
If you still have confusion in selecting your car, list the pros and cons. Blindly select the car with more pros. I am advicing you, this is the best way to select a car.