5 Tips for Finding Your Next Car in San Antonio, TX

How to Find the Best Car for You

With so many makes and models to choose from, you might be feeling a bit lost in your car shopping journey. Before you make a decision, be sure to check out our five tips for finding the best car for you. Red McCombs Hyundai wants you to find the best car for your lifestyle, so consider these five tips carefully when you’re looking for your next vehicle.

1. Consider Your Needs

Depending on your lifestyle, there might be types of cars that need to be eliminated. For the elimination process, consider these questions:

• How many seats do I need?
• Do I have a long commute every day?
• Do I need lots of trunk space?
• Do I need high towing capacity?
• Do I plan to go off-roading?

Answer these questions to narrow down the body style you most need.

2. Consider Your Budget

It's a pretty big feat to pay in cash, so you might want to consider leasing or financing. Pick a budget that works best for your monthly income, taking fuel, insurance, and maintenance into account. This tip isn’t just for new cars though – it applies when you’re looking at a used car.

3. Buy At the Right Time

Consider purchasing your car on a holiday weekend sale or when quotas are due (end of the month and end of the quarter). You might even go in towards the end of the day. If it’s a dire matter though, don’t worry about the time of month it is.

4. Take a Test Drive

A test drive is the best way to receive clarity on a vehicle. You need to be able to know if you can park it, see the blind spots, and just generally like how it feels. Even if you’re buying online, you can take your vehicle of choice out for a test drive.

5. Negotiate

If you’ve found the car you want to buy, you’ve driven it, now it’s time to talk money. You’ve already set your budget, but you don’t have to stay with that alone. Always negotiate, starting lower than you’ve set for some wiggle room. Don’t feel intimidated about it – the team at Red McCombs Hyundai isn’t going to bite!