How to Buy Your First Car!

Long Island Preowned Dealer | St James Cars Under 10k

If you are in the market for your first car, you have probably heard advice from friends and family on how to make the purchase. One of the best pieces of advice is to be prepared and do your research, so you can leave the dealership with the vehicle you want at the perfect price. The average consumer will go through the following steps a few times during the purchase of a new vehicle.

One of the first things to do is to research cars and find one you are interested in. You can conduct this research online or at a Car dealership. If you are trying to decide between a few cars, take each of them for a test drive to see which one fits you best.

After you find a vehicle you are interested in, research average prices. Kelley Blue Book is a great resource for this and will help you get an idea for how much you should pay for the vehicle. If the car you are looking at has a fair price, then you should check the condition of the vehicle and the damage history. CarFax and AutoCheck are two great resources that keep data on vehicles.

The next thing to do is to get financing for the vehicle if you need it. Sometimes you can get pre-approved by a bank or credit union before you purchase a vehicle. Otherwise, you can finance with Certified Headquarters when you find the car you want. This is a good option even if you have bad credit or no credit. Our finance specialists will work with you to get you the financing you need.

One of the final things to do is get car insurance. Securing insurance for your vehicle can be a confusing process. Get quotes from a few different places for the same coverage and see which one has the best deal. You can do a lot of this online, or on the phone if you prefer. If you are unfamiliar with certain coverage options, you can research ahead of time or call the insurance company with a list of questions prepared.

Certified Headquarters is your home on Long Island for quality pre-owned vehicles. If you are buying your first car, or are looking to purchase a pre-owned vehicle, stop in and see us at 873 Middle Country Road, St. James, New York. We will work hard to make the car buying process easy and stress-free! We are now serving Long Island, Hicksville, and the New York surrounding areas! Come and see our Long Island preowned dealer