Tips for First Time Car Buyers

The dollar figure will depend on how much money you can afford to pay each month. Ideally, you would like to pay for the total cost of the vehicle in cash, but if you're attempting to buy a newer vehicle, this is not a viable option. This means you will have to do a bit of financing. The good news is we have a complete financing department here at Pearson Honda that will work with you towards payments that are sure to suit your budget. It's essential that you look at all your cost of living expenses such as shelter, food, and insurance both for health and your car. Once those have been calculated, the remainder will be used for your car payment, fuel, and even maintenance costs.

While your first purchase doesn't need to be a be-all and end-all acquisition, you should still pay attention to your wants list though it's not a good idea to add or subtract to this list every few months. It's better to stretch for things in a vehicle that will satisfy you rather than be hit over the head with things you don't want. Your wallet might also take a hit too, and soon you might be suffering through some buyer's remorse. If what you want costs a little bit more, spend it! You may have to cut back on certain luxuries, but you'll be glad you did in the long run. If you have any questions or need to work out what you're looking for, be sure to flag down one of our knowledgeable and friendly representatives here at Pearson Honda!

Taking a test drive is the best way to know your vehicle up close and personal. Nothing is more critical in the decision-making process than how you feel behind the wheel. Many variables come into play when you're behind the wheel, including the seat height, wheel adjustment, adjustment, steering feel, throttle tip-in, outward visibility,  and control layout that will help you determine whether or not you should buy a specific vehicle, so you need to spend a reasonable time taking a test drive which means more than just five minutes on a stop-and-go test route. Your test drive should be at least a half-hour so you can see how the car handles on city streets as well as the highway so you can get used to everything the vehicle has to offer!

Now that you know how much you can spend monthly, it's time to get enthusiastic about buying your car! While you might want a top-of-the-line model, it might not suit your transportation needs. You might also need something bigger like an Odyssey or a Ridgeline so you can store all of your stuff, but ordinarily, young drivers will not need those unless they are moving into a new apartment or a new house, and even in those cases, you can simply rent a pickup. Given how expensive fuel, insurance, monthly parking can be, you should never buy what you don't need. Most first-time buyers only need their vehicle to get them from place to place reliably, so that should always be your top priority.

Now that we have provided you with some tips on how to get your first car, the question is, where should you go to get it? Well, here at Pearson Honda, we have a wide selection of new and pre-owned Honda vehicles that you'll be sure to love. Feel free to ask any of our knowledgeable sales team members any questions you may have, and you can schedule a test drive of any of the vehicles on our lot. Once you find something you like, we have a complete finance department that will work with you towards a payment plan that will suit your budget. If you can't see us here at the dealership right now, then be sure to check out our complete Honda inventory here on our website!