The checklist for buying a good car

Buying a new car shouldn’t only be on impulse. It’s also important to think long and hard about what you want and need and don’t forget to look into financing. Here’s a brief checklist to make sure you don’t miss anything.

Buying a car

• • Needs and desires
  • Available budget
  • Fuel type
  • New or used
  • Real cost of ownership
  • Try before you buy

Financial aspects

• • Personal loan/car loan
  • Private leasing
  • Any premiums

Tax

• • VAT
  • Tax on motor vehicles
  • Tax benefits

Putting a car on the road

• • Technical inspection
  • Registration no.
  • Public liability insurance

Documents required

• • Sales contract or purchase invoice
  • European certificate of conformity
  • Service record
  • Registration certificate for used vehicles
  • Technical inspection certificate for used vehicles
  • etc.

Expert involvement

• • Bank adviser
  • Automotive expert

For further information on the subject, check out our Special feature: Auto on myLIFE. We hope you enjoy the read!