{"id":5996,"date":"2022-05-02T12:00:56","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T12:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycartheme.com\/?p=5996"},"modified":"2022-05-03T10:30:32","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T10:30:32","slug":"amazing-tips-for-first-time-car-buyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/driven.co.ke\/home\/amazing-tips-for-first-time-car-buyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazing tips for first-time car buyers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Buying your very first car is a super-exciting experience. Make sure you\u2019re fully in the know by checking out these top tips for first car buyers!<\/p>\n

Ngigi Kariuki<\/p>\n

3 May 2022<\/p>\n

12 min read<\/p>\n

The first time you hit up a car classifieds website as a legitimate buyer is, for lack of better words, bloody awesome. There\u2019s a symphony of feelings all firing at once; excitement, trepidation, nervousness, anticipation\u2026 the list goes on and on.<\/p>\n

Before you really get into your car search though, there are some things you need to be well aware of so you\u2019re in the best possible position to make the right choice and won\u2019t end up with:<\/p>\n

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  1. Something that far exceeds your budget<\/li>\n
  2. A lemon that spends more time in the shop than on the road (costing you heaps in the process)<\/li>\n
  3. A car that doesn\u2019t have the features you want<\/li>\n
  4. Auction Grades for Foreign Used Vehicles(Above 4.5 will serve you right)<\/li>\n
  5. Mileage<\/li>\n
  6. Resale Value<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Like the driven.co.ke new or used car buying process, your first car purchase should be as straightforward and stress-free as possible. And if you follow these top tips, it\u2019ll be exactly that.<\/p>\n

    Understand your (realistic) needs in a car<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Yes, we all want to be driving around in a \u00a05-litre Mustang(American Muscle) with a supercharger upgrade , But just how realistic is that as a daily driver, especially\u00a0 with a limited budget?<\/p>\n

    Make a list of things that are \u2018must-have\u2019 and also \u2018nice to have\u2019, then consider what type of vehicle fits the bill best. For example, if towing a boat is in the \u2018must-have\u2019 list you probably want to steer clear of a Mazda Demio or the typical Honda Fit. Conversely, if it\u2019s going to be used primarily for city driving and parking, an H2 Hummer might be a smidge too big.<\/p>\n

    Set a budget<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Now that you\u2019ve got an idea of the size and drive type of your vehicle, it\u2019s time to set a firm figure you\u2019re able to afford. Whether you\u2019re saving up to pay in full or are thinking about either a personal loan or finance leasing (in which case we highly recommend our mates in Moi Avenue Driven Motors offices <\/u>who\u2019ll get you a great finance deal!), it\u2019s important to know just how much you can realistically pay while still having enough for all of your other expenses.<\/p>\n

    Once you\u2019ve settled on a figure, don\u2019t be soft about it and ensure you stick with it.<\/p>\n

    Research. Then research some more<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Alright, so we\u2019ve got the budget and car\u2019s size and drive types sorted. Now comes the fun bit!<\/p>\n

    More than ever before, we\u2019re able to pretty much find out every single thing there is to know in the Universe with just a few keyboard taps and mouse clicks (okay, maybe not\u00a0everything<\/em>\u00a0– looking at you, We all know you took the last cookie, just admit it!).<\/p>\n

    So anyway, jump online and spend some time searching; input your budget plus a heap of other variables, then search through the results for a couple of cars that tickle your fancy.( The Driven Website will sort with all this)<\/p>\n

    Once you\u2019ve got a shortlist of a couple of different makes and models, use trusty old Google to search \u2018MAKE MODEL review\u2019 and \u2018MAKE MODEL common issues\u2019; you\u2019ll soon find out if any owners past and present have had recurring problems and, if so, how serious they are (it might just be a KSh5,000 fix)..<\/p>\n

    The process of research has been simplified by our website https:\/\/www.driven.co.ke<\/a> . Our team has made it our core business in only listing the very best unit for consideration. We can assure our client ,they will not get a better unit than the one listed on our website in as far as Mombasa is concerned.And we all know \u2013Mombasa is the hub of amazing car deals.<\/p>\n

    Our competent team will also help with the research bit. Being the true and real petrol heads they have details that the car dealership will hardly tell you. Call 0104042674 and book for professional consultations \u00a0on matters cars<\/p>\n

    You should now have one or two stand-out cars on your list.<\/p>\n

    Drive it<\/strong><\/p>\n

    A car can look incredible in pictures and reviews. But just because it looks good on paper doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you\u2019ll get behind the wheel and love it from the moment your butt hits the driver\u2019s seat.<\/p>\n

    It is absolutely imperative that you take each of your \u2018finalist\u2019 cars for a decent test drive. And that doesn\u2019t mean around the block and back. If you buy it, you\u2019ll be driving it in various conditions; light and heavy traffic, sunshine and rain\u2026 you get the picture. Where possible, take it for a couple of drives at different times of the day and in different conditions to get a better take on how it performs across the board.We suggest,lease the car for a weekend to get a feel on what you want to acquire.<\/p>\n

    Save yourself time, money and headaches and buy a car through driven<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Because it\u2019s the first time you\u2019ve ever bought a car, you probably aren\u2019t aware of how tedious, stressful and straight-up annoying the car buying process can be. If you want to find out, it\u2019s as easy as asking someone who\u2019s been through it before – everyone has their own story (or two) about buying a car, and they\u2019re more often than not pretty darn horrifying!<\/p>\n

    If you want to skip the BS and stress, driven has you covered – simply\u00a0search for your preferred car<\/a>, pop in a couple of your details and we\u2019ll get the ball rolling on our end to source you a great price for your next car via our extensive network of dealers all over Kenya<\/p>\n

    Get Started<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re after a bit more information about what we do, feel free to call us on + 2540104042674 or head to our\u00a0contact page<\/a>\u00a0to send us a message which we\u2019ll respond to ASAP.<\/p>\n

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