USER GUIDE

CLINICA AUTOMOTRIZ

BEFORE YOU BUY

A VEHICLE
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WHAT SHOULD I CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING A

CAR?
When buying a car we must consider that the value of the vehicle is not
the only expense that we will incur, in many cases at the time of
purchase we get excited about the vehicle and overreach only to realize
that we have additional expenses for which we are not prepared.

This is not a financial guide, but an aid in the purchase process from the
point of view of a mechanic who has seen customers, family and friends,
be surprised at the expenses that buying a vehicle represents.
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IT'S MY CAR AN EXPENSE
OR AN INVESTMENT.
A vehicle can be an
expense or it can be an
asset, every vehicle will
generate a series of
expenses but it can also
save us time and money it is
important to understand what
our needs are when
purchasing a vehicle.
If the purchase is going to be
financed, what is
recommended is to have a
percentage of money for a
down payment of at least
20%, in addition, the
payments must be easily
affordable in no more than
four years.
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SOME OF THE ADDITIONAL EXPENSES
DURING PURCHASE.
Insurance.- In some countries insurance is
mandatory or may be one of the
requirements for financing. If in your case
insurance is not mandatory it is
recommended to have insurance if you
have no chance of financing an accident.
Vehicular Technical Review.-In some
places to register the vehicle must pass a
technical review.
Registration.-The cost and requisites for
registration may vary from one country to
another.
Maintenance.- In the purchase of a used
vehicle, initial maintenance must be
performed and in new vehicles, the factory
maintenance plan must be followed to keep
the warranty.
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Even in
new
vehicles
there will
be a
maintenanc
e expense
that must
be followed
to keep the
warranty
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Before you buy a car.

Consider your possibilities and needs so that your car doesn't become a
problem.

Keep in mind what the extra costs are and remember that you always
need to have money for all the paperwork.

These are general considerations there is a difference between buying a

new vehicle and for additional tips check our guide for each case

FINANCING CONSIDER IS INSURANCE

EXPENSES NEDDED

Consider your possibilities Keep in mind what the extra If you can't fund an
and needs so that your car costs are and remember accident without problems it
doesn't become a problem. that you always need to is advisable to have
have money for all the insurance.
paperwork.

“””@kr” @@ These are general considerations there is a difference between buying a new vehicle
and for additional tips check our guide for each case