The Perfect Car For You in Bradenton, FL

Choose the Best Car for You

Whether you go down the new or used route, it’s still a large investment in need of careful consideration. Before you spend a small fortune, you should know what you want to spend it on. These questions will help you narrow down your choices until you’ve found the car that completes you.

1. What Do I Need the Car For?

There’s a difference between wanting a car and needing a car. It’s perfectly fine to just want a change of pace, but it’s always good to ask yourself if you really need one. And if you do, what do you need it for? We recommend writing down a list of how many seats you need, if you commute or go exploring, and anything else that comes to mind.

2. How Much Can I Spend?

Think about it – you’re not just paying for the car. You also need to factor in insurance, fuel maintenance, repairs, registration, interest (if you take out an auto loan), etc. We recommend keeping your monthly car budget 15% or below of your monthly take-home pay. You can also use an auto loan calculator to narrow down the price that best suits you.

3. What Features Are Deal Breakers?

It's easy to get carried away when going over the features of the vehicles you’re considering. We recommend writing a list of what’s most important to you. Do you need leather seats because the kids are messy? A convertible top so you can feel that beach air? Ask yourself these questions to figure out what you can and can’t live without.

4. How Long Do You Want This Car to Last?

Reliability should always be at the top of your mind. If you’re thinking about purchasing a car now, you probably don’t want to be in this same situation a few years down the road. Honda vehicles are known for their reliability, so we suggest starting there. You won’t find a shortage of Honda vehicles at Hendrick Honda Bradenton.

5. How Does It Feel Behind the Wheel?

As they say, “The feel of the wheel will seal the deal.” If you’re not comfortable during your test drive, it’s not the car for you. You don’t want to be worried about parking or merging once you pull off the lot, so take the test drive very seriously. Even if everything else seems right, you won’t know until you give it a spin for yourself.