Adulting guide: Car Edition
Down payment = the money you bring up front, a higher down payment means less payments later
When buying used, always always always make sure you know when it's last oil change and inspection were
Used cars are not so bad!! With a good mechanic you can keep a car running for a long time, but be wary; many cars simply do not get parts made after a certain age
The more miles on a car, the more wear and tear. More wear and tear means its more likely that parts will start to fail
There are a lot of great services to compare auto insurance quotes
Auto insurances will offer you various types of coverage, invluding theft protection, accident protection, etc. There's no shame in choosing a policy with limited protection if it's what you can afford.
Do your research, consider all the factors of your life; I know for a fact that I have a long commute and love a roadtrip, so gas milage was the key factor in chosing my car. For other people, it might be reliability or part avalibility or simply price.
Disel cars get better milage but diesel is so expensive right now so be cautious
Trust your instincts and never ever be afraid to ask questions
This is the time to Be A Karen, especially if buying off the internet instead of through a dealership. Insist on driving it first, taking it to a mechanic, refuse to give over money until you know what you're getting.
As always, stranger danger, bring a friend if meeting up with someone from facebook
Its always a good idea to take a used car to a mechanic after buying it, to make sure it's in good condition
You need to get your car inspected every year. You also need to pay your registration every year. Not doing these things will get you a very expensive ticket, so make sure you budget for them
Your mechanic is not your enemy. Be nice to them, ask lots of questions, and they will help keep your car in running order.
Change your oil every three months if using synthetic and every six months if using traditional oil. You can do it yourself
Your tire pressure will usually be listed on the inside of your driver door on a yellow sticker, if its not there ask your mechanic. a lot of gas stations will have free air pumps.
Temperature changes can change your tire pressure, but if its not the read of winter and you're getting tire pressure alerts every day its time to check your tires
Heres how to jumpstart your car
Some issues can be addressed later. If your mechanic tells you something needs to be fixed and you can't pay for it then, ask if the car is still drivable without that repair.
That said, do not forget about the thing that needs to be repaired
Some private mechanics will work out payment plans with you
If your car needs a part, you can try to find it online before letting your mechanic buy it, often there might be used parts or spare parts sitting in a junkyard somewhwre that are for sale
Don't mess around with issues in your engine, transmission, or breaks.
Never be afraid to get a second opinion, trust your instincts
A lot of good information about cars can be found on youtube and reddit
Make sure you know the make, model, and YEAR of your car, especially when shopping for parts
Pay your tickets in a reasonable time
It's always better to hit something on the side than head on
Seatbelts and airbags save lives
For the love of god do not text and drive
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