Before you go car shopping, it is a good thing to clarify certain points. The first, and most important, thing to do is know what you want. In this regard, you can take help from a car buying guide. However, keep in mind that this is not tailor-made for you, and therefore, does not necessarily tell you exactly what to buy.

Ask yourself the following questions; and the answers would give you a fair idea about what your vehicle needs to be.

Apart from these questions, there can be other concerns as well. For example, do you need space for cargo, do you need a car with resale value, and so on. Another important question is what type of ride you prefer – a smooth, elegant ride or a cool, sporty one.

Next is the big question – what is your budget. It is true that you must not compromise on quality because of money, but you cannot upset your financial situation as well. Fix a particular amount and start looking for cars that are at least 20% lesser than that, and you would be able to get a good buy.

Another important thing to keep in mind – get the details of your dream car beforehand. Suppose you want to buy a luxury car manufactured by BMW. Get all details of the makes and models that match your criteria, learn about BMW, compare prices and then only decide on a particular one.