Add-Ons You Need to Know about Before Your Next Car Purchase

If you’re looking to lease or buy a new car this year, you’re going to be faced with a plethora of fun gadgets and add-ons as a part of the experience. So before you get upsold on something you may not really need, it’s a good idea to do your research in advance.

Here are some of the newest add-ons to be aware of before your next car purchase.

The Warranty

Obviously everyone is going to want a decent warranty to accompany their latest purchase. But always ask a dealer if there’s an option to extend the initial period in order to get the most bang for your buck. Also be sure to check whether it includes maintenance on simple parts like tires. And do a cost-estimate of the overall situation before you go to the dealership to make sure that it’s worth your while.

Prepaid Maintenance Plans

These kinds of plans can make things easier and even include deals on service and repairs. It’s a nice idea, too, if everything is offered at the same site. That way you can get to know the staff as you return on a regular (but hopefully not too regular) basis. It aso ensures that your initial maintenance costs stay fixed over time. But before you say yes to this type of add-on, be sure to have a solid idea of what type of maintenance you’ll actually need over time to make sure it’s worth it.

Incentives

Incentives come in two types, factory-to-consumer and factory-to-dealer. Manufacturers offer extras to the consumer in order to encourage you to buy. They may take the form of cashbacks or low financing rates. Be careful when you’re looking at these, as sometimes they can turn out too good to be true. Non-advertised incentives are motivation for the dealer to sell more vehicles. If you know about anything like this, you can mention it to the dealer in order to get a lower price, if they don’t mention it first.

Gadgets

Well, this is the fun stuff. Gadgets like USB chargers, specialty sound systems, interactive displays, cams, wireless docking and the like can be so fun…and can also be unnecessary, depending on what you’re doing. So be sure to give it a thorough thought before you walk onto the lot.

Buying a car need not be as stressful as it seems. If you’re looking to lease an affordable car in Los Angeles, new Honda Civics remain at the top of their class. Contact your local dealer for more information.

 

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