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Navigate Your Purchase: Expert Tips for First- Time Car Buyers
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For many, their first taste of freedom is purchasing their first car. It’s an exciting milestone and a huge financial decision.
To help make the process easier and ensure you know what to expect, here’s a guide for parents and teens when purchasing their first vehicle.
Establish a budget. What can you afford? Today, the price of a new set of reliable and safe wheels is high. Even the cheapest new vehicle on the market is upwards of $15,000. Determine if a new or used car fits your price range and whether or not financing is a smart option. Pro Tip: Check out vehicle listings on Facebook, Craigslist, and OfferUp — sometimes, you can land a great deal. Just be sure to do your research and bring a friend along when you test drive the vehicle, for both safety reasons and another opinion. Research and weigh your options. The industry is vast! After you’ve established how much you are able to spend, you can begin to do your homework and find a car with the features that fit your needs. Pro Tip: Some questions to ask yourself are what will your vehicle be used for, how much commuting will you be doing, what are some necessary features, and how much space do you need? Don’t skip the test drives. A test drive is essential, especially when purchasing your first vehicle. During this check for roadworthiness, you will see that each car drives differently. It’s important to get a feel for how each one handles and rides.
This salad makes a unique side dish and healthy next-day lunch!
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup walnuts 2 lbs ripe heirloom tomatoes Kosher salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup smoked blue cheese, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp fresh dill
Chopped fresh Italian parsley, to taste
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3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp red wine or balsamic vinegar 1 garlic clove, finely minced
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Pro Tip: If you are purchasing a used car, don’t forget to check CARFAX for the vehicle’s crash history, mileage, service history, and exterior and interior condition.
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. On a baking sheet, toast the walnuts in the oven for 12–14 minutes. 2. Wash and slice the tomatoes. Place slices on a platter, slightly overlapping. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. 3. Scatter toasted walnuts and blue cheese on top, followed by dill and preferred amount of parsley. 4. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, wine or vinegar, and garlic to make the dressing. 5. Spoon dressing evenly over salad and serve. DIRECTIONS
Don’t forget insurance and registration. As soon as you purchase a vehicle, you will need to insure and register it with your nearest department of motor vehicles!
Pro Tip: Don’t forget this cost when considering your budget! These fees add up.
With these tips, purchasing your new car will be fun and exciting! Most importantly, don’t forget to buckle up and practice safe driving as soon as you exit the car lot!
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