How to avoid new car buyer's remorse - Part 1

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Buyer’s remorse is a natural human reaction to big purchases. In fact, according to a poll conducted by CarMax, a Fortune 500 company, 78% of car purchasers have experienced buyer’s remorse.  

How can you avoid it?  The best way to prevent buyer's remorse is to pick the right car.

Here are 12 common complaints of new car buyers to keep in mind when choosing your next car:

1. “I can’t afford the car payment”

2. “My new car doesn’t give me the power I need”

3. “I don’t have enough cargo space”

4. “I didn’t realise how expensive the insurance would be”

5. “The colour is very impractical”

6. “I should have bought the 5-door model”

7. “The gas is way more expensive than I thought it would be” 

8. “I bought the base model and now I regret it”

9. “It doesn’t fit in my garage/parking space”

10. “The safety rating isn’t very good”

11. “I didn’t go on a long enough test-drive”

12. “The back seats are too small for passengers”

For Part 2 of “How to Avoid Car Buyer’s Remorse” click here.

Bonus Tip:

It’s a good idea to make a list of your must-haves before you start car shopping.  Researching online as much as possible in advance is also a good plan.  This way you can eliminate vehicles that aren’t suitable from the comfort of your chair vs. going from lot-to-lot.

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