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Buy a new car or a used car?

Often, when you want to buy a car, the first thing you have to ask yourself even before choosing a car brand or model is: Should I get a new car or a used car? A new car is often tempting but what holds people back is usually the price. Apart from the price, there are also many other factors that can affect your choice. Choosing one over the another could mean very huge differences and it is important that you are aware of the differences getting either could bring about. This post seeks to provide the pros and cons of getting a new car and a used car respectively. Pros of a New Car Brand new and equipped with the latest technology and features When you buy a new car, you can be assured that everything is brand new - from the tyres to the engine, it hasn't been involved in any accidents or damage and has a clean history. Even the technology would also be of the latest in the market so you can be sure that the car you've got is modern and up to date.  Warranty cove
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Types of Cars

Just take a look at the cars on the road and you will be able to spot many different types of cars available, more than you may ever realise. They vary in many different ways and some are better suited for certain purposes over the others. It is hence good to have an idea of the different types of cars available especially if you are interested and planning to get one so that you can choose a car type that best suits your needs.  The different types of cars are as follows: Sedan A sedan, also known as Saloon, is one of the most basic car we see on the road. A passenger car with 4 doors, it has room for 5 people. Some examples are: Audi A4, Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Passat. Hatchback The difference between a sedan and a hatchback lies in the cargo access. In sedans, the trunk space is separated from the rear seats while in most hatchbacks, the rear seats can be folded down to increase cargo space. Hatchbacks also have a rear door which swings upwards when

How to buy a car in Singapore

Buying a car is not as simple as purchasing any other products in our daily lives. It involves a lot of research, planning, consideration and deliberation before an informed decision can be made with certainty and confidence. Buying a car is a high involvement purchase - we do not want to end up spending a huge amount and regret for the years to come. (Check out this post on the cost of owning a car in Singapore ) There are many factors and considerations that come into play, especially in Singapore, due to its limited space and the resulting Certificate of Entitlement (COE) system. With so many factors to consider and decide on, buying a car can be intimidating for many first-time buyers so I hope that this post will ease some of the barriers faced when purchasing a car and you guys will have a better idea of how to buy a car in Singapore. Before I start, I would assume you already have a driving license, if you don't, check out this post on how to get a driving license in S