{"id":21340,"date":"2021-04-16T01:18:04","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T08:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edelalon.com\/blog\/?p=21340"},"modified":"2021-04-19T06:20:54","modified_gmt":"2021-04-19T13:20:54","slug":"lower-the-cost-of-car-ownership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edelalon.com\/blog\/lower-the-cost-of-car-ownership\/","title":{"rendered":"Lower The Cost Of Car Ownership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Are you thinking about\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/edelalon.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/getting-your-hands-on-the-car-of-your-dreams\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">purchasing a new car<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">? If so, you might be worried about the impact that this is going to have on your finances and your monthly budget in the long term. The good news? While owning a car can be expensive, there are always options to cut the cost of the vehicle down to size. Here are some of the possibilities that you might want to explore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Buy Second Hand<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">First, you should think about the initial purchase. If you are buying a car, then you might want to consider purchasing one-second hand. A second hand can definitely be more trouble than it\u2019s worth but this isn\u2019t always the case. It depends on whether you make the right decision with your purchase. Our recommendation is that you think about completing a lot of research and make sure that you are aware of signs that a car has expensive issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You should always take a second-hand car for a test drive before you buy. Pay attention to how it steers or handles. If it is going to the left or the right this could be an alignment issue and it\u2019s always going to be expensive to resolve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You could also find that the car has new pedals and a new gear stick. While you might be relieved by this because they are parts that you won\u2019t need to replace, it does suggest the car has seen a lot of wear and tear.\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/jzmotors.com.au\/which-one-rules-when-buying-used-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pay attention to the mileage<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0as well. Anything less than five or ten thousand a year should be met with skepticism unless it\u2019s a summer car like a convertible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Haggle<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You might choose to buy a new car. There\u2019s no harm in doing this as long as you approach it the right way. Specifically, you should think about haggling with the dealer. Dealers expect a haggle and the marked price for a car is usually a little more than it\u2019s actually worth to compensate for this. If you can\u2019t get them to drop the price, then you might be able to get them to explore other options such as add ons. Perhaps they will throw in a sat nav or those leather seats that you had hoped for without pushing up the price. It\u2019s always worth asking about these possibilities because if you don\u2019t ask, you don\u2019t get.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There is a certain art to haggling. So, if you\u2019re not sure how to get haggling right then it could be worth taking a seasoned pro with you. It\u2019s often all about starting off at the right price point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dealing With Repairs\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Over time, your vehicle is going to need repairs and this is always going to be one of the most expensive parts of owning a vehicle. Particularly because these repairs can catch you off guard a lot. Depending on the vehicle and the issue the repairs could cost you hundreds of dollars. Sometimes, these repairs will be required to ensure that the car is road safe so they are somewhat unavoidable. If you are worried about this, then you should think about looking for ways to cut the costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Some repairs, you can complete yourself so you won\u2019t need to pay for the labor to do the work for you. Even if you need spare parts you can source them from\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tonysauto.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tonys Auto Car Wreckers<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and save a fortune. You\u2019ll still be able to get the quality parts that you need to ensure that the vehicle remains in the best possible condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Of course, the best way to avoid expensive repairs is to make sure that you are taking care of your vehicle. One of the ways that you can do this is by getting it cleaned regularly. That way, you can guarantee that dirt and grime don\u2019t build up in key areas, causing damage. You should also make sure that you are driving the car the right way. For instance, don\u2019t speed over bumps in the road. This could cause damage to the undercarriage which will be an absolute fortune to repair if you hit something significant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Protecting From The Elements<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You should also make sure that you are protecting your car from the elements. Frost and ice can both cause damage to your car. Due to this, you should make sure that you are keeping the vehicle undercover through the winter months. You can do this by putting your car in the garage. Or, alternatively, you can think about investing in a carport. If you live by the coast, then there\u2019s going to be salt in the air so you need to think about how to protect the vehicle from corrosion. A car cover can be enough to do this and are well worth the extra investment to ensure that you protect your vehicle from issues like this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Insurance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In terms of long-term cost, you need to make sure that you are getting the right deal on insurance. Car insurance can be expensive so it\u2019s worth seeing if you can reduce your spending here. You should shop around for the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/mozo.com.au\/insurance\/car-insurance\/articles\/australias-best-car-insurance-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">best insurance deal<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Be aware that different sites and price comparison websites will give different deals. The more research you do, the more likely it is that you find a great deal for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">That\u2019s definitely worth exploring if you already have issues with your license. You might also want to check how much a car is to ensure before you consider investing in it. If the insurance is too expensive, it could be worth choosing a cheaper model that is going to be far more affordable for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21341\" src=\"https:\/\/edelalon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/money.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"777\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edelalon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/money.jpg 777w, https:\/\/www.edelalon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/money-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.edelalon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/money-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edelalon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/money-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.edelalon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/money-631x420.jpg 631w, https:\/\/www.edelalon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/money-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We hope this helps you understand some of the key steps that you can take to significantly lower the cost of car ownership. If you explore these possibilities, you will always be on a stronger footing financially and have more money to spend in other aspects of your life. A car can be expensive, but it doesn\u2019t have to be if you approach owning this vehicle the right way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you thinking about\u00a0purchasing a new car? If so, you might be worried about the impact that this is going to have on your finances and your monthly budget in the long term. The good news? 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