The car fleet is evolving at a really fast pace. The major factories are constantly bringing new car models to the market that greatly improve the previous ones and force drivers to constantly reinvent themselves if they want to stay up to date. Climate change also affects their decisions with the arrival of so-called hybrid cars.
What is buying a car?
As of 2020, in the large Spanish cities, such as Madrid and Barcelona, numerous cars that are highly polluting will not be able to enter during those times when the pollution indicators are especially high. For this reason, many people may choose to buy a car. There are different ways to make such a purchase. The most common thing is to go to our trusted dealer, ask for those models that suit our needs and finally, if the price convinces us, buy the one we like the most. In recent times, a paradigm shift has been taking place. Diesel is the fuel that releases the most carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. For this reason, it has gone from being one of the most affordable cars at the price level to one of the most expensive. In fact, many brands already choose not to produce this type of car due to its harmful characteristics. It is also a corporate social responsibility action to take into account for the image of a company.
Another factor to take into account when buying cars is the operation of the engine and the increasingly strong entry of electric cars, and at a slower pace of autonomous cars. Electricity looks like one of the most efficient fuel sources for the future. It is still early since the price is high and the level of charge of the batteries is low, being able to travel a few kilometers. However, more and more electric type cars are going through the streets. The same is the case with autonomous cars, that is, those that drive themselves. They are currently at the test level but it also seems that they will enter with force in the not too distant future. Climate change and the search for new, increasingly sustainable energy sources seem to be the main elements to take into account.
The entry of apps like Wallapop has also revolutionized car buying. On many occasions, and especially for those young people who are starting to drive and cannot afford to buy a new car, either because of the price of the car itself or because of the high price of insurance for someone young who is just starting out, it has also revolutionized this sector. You can buy a second-hand car at a lower price, although in this case it will be especially important to meet with the owner to try it out and check its condition. The possible repairs or changes of parts and the price that this may entail is one of the main problems of this type of car.
Benefits of buying a car
All in all, buying a car has enormous benefits for anyone who decides to run with such an investment. The most prominent are the following:
- Benefit from the PIVE plan. Renovating the car and acquiring a kilometer one can get you a better price if you benefit from the PIVE plan, by which the government subsidizes the purchase of a totally new single-seater if you give away your old car.
- Reduce the consumption of your car. Over the years, cars are reducing their consumption levels, with special attention to hybrid type cars. If you opt for a new car you will also reduce its consumption.
- Adapt to the new pollution criteria. The context of climate change forces us to reinvent ourselves. In this sense, it will be necessary to acquire a new car if you want to comply with the pollution requirements.
- Avoid breakage and mechanical problems. When the useful life of the cars approaches its end, breakages and mechanical problems that single-seaters may suffer are also more common. Thus, it will be important to periodically renew your car.
By following these criteria you will be able to extend the useful life of your car. It is especially important to measure correctly when it is necessary to renew the car in order to make the least possible investments in each of the cars that we are going to buy.
Tips for choosing a car
When buying a car there are many tips that you can take into account to have an adequate criterion for it. According to data provided by the Treasury, the average price of a single-seater in Spain is around 16,786 euros. This is the first piece of information that must be taken into consideration, since depending on whether it is above or below this price, we can establish a first sieve to find out if it is more expensive or cheaper than the average. It is also important to schedule the investment and take it with time. Depending on the brand, there will be dates that will be more profitable to buy than others. In most cases, the end of the course, or quarter, where the accounts must be balanced is cheaper. In addition, the network offers us a fantastic platform to compare the different models and establish the pros and cons of each one. There is no excuse for not investigating and choosing the one that interests us the most.
The most important thing is to take this with time, and not rush. In addition to the Internet, physical contact is also crucial. We must visit dealers before making a decision, try the car, inform us, ask all our questions and from here make the final decision on which car to buy. Before, in addition, it is necessary to be clear about what we want. The more detail we get, the easier it will be to prepare a budget that is realistic for us. We must not forget some expenses such as the registration or the circulation permit, in addition to many extras that the houses want to add to us and that could raise the final price. Another factor to take into account is financing. Installment payments are becoming more and more common. Let’s ask the brand about the possibilities that exist, and try to choose the one that is most suitable for our budget and work situation. Perhaps it is more profitable for us to pay a loan for a while, before making any type of repayment.
All in all, buying a car is a very serious decision to be taken completely lightly. Carrying out this procedure correctly will allow us to save a lot of money in the coming years. Let’s review the consumption, the possible revisions that it will need, factors as insignificant as whether it has a timing belt that can save us almost a thousand euros every 100,000 kilometers, as well as cars in the same range offered by other brands, and the possibility of suffering punctures that need to be fixed. If we carry out this work correctly, we can extend its useful life and avoid having to repeat this procedure for at least many years. Let’s not forget to also put into orbit the possibility of single-seaters with other energy sources such as electricity or biofuel. They are more expensive, but in the long term, it will allow us to amortize a lot of money, especially electric cars, with enormous advantages in our country. Evaluate all these aspects and end up choosing the car that you like the most and enjoy driving it with your family and friends.
