{"id":3986,"date":"2012-09-26T05:43:59","date_gmt":"2012-09-26T12:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/couponshoebox.com\/tips\/?p=3986"},"modified":"2012-09-24T09:15:09","modified_gmt":"2012-09-24T16:15:09","slug":"how-to-save-the-most-on-your-next-vehicle-purchase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/couponshoebox.com\/tips\/how-to-save-the-most-on-your-next-vehicle-purchase\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Save the Most on Your Next Vehicle Purchase"},"content":{"rendered":"

Next to your home, your vehicle is likely to be the most expensive purchase you ever make; and, if you don\u2019t plan on driving your vehicle until it will no longer move, you will probably purchase several of them in your lifetime. Since vehicles are such a major purchase, it\u2019s important to put a lot of forethought, research, and financial planning into the process. People who stop at a car lot on a whim, test drive a vehicle once, and sign away their life are not showing financial responsibility (unless, of course, they\u2019re wealthy enough to pay in cash!).<\/p>\n

The first factor to consider is what kind of vehicle you need and want<\/strong>. Your needs may not always match your wants, so be sure you are making your decision based on what is most practical for your family size, driving habits, location, insurance rates<\/a>, gas mileage, safety ratings, and other important factors, and not based on the looks or make and model of the car. A dream car you can\u2019t afford the insurance for or doesn\u2019t accommodate a car seat will be a purchase you quickly regret.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve narrowed down what vehicle you want and established a price range, start saving for your down payment<\/strong>, if not the entire amount.<\/strong> Here are few facts to consider:<\/p>\n