Why Buy a New Car: What to Look For?

When shopping for a new car, the world can seem like your oyster. But now so many car manufacturers are readily available and have literally thousands of models to choose from – not to mention the endless list of options that may or may not be useful, it can feel very overwhelming. So then, why buy a new car? What should you look for?

Value for Money

Good value for money is at top of everyone’s list when it comes to buying a car. No matter what your budget, you want to make sure you’re getting the most for your buck and new car pricing isn’t always affordable. Even entry-level vehicles come with certain features as standard such as front electric windows and airbags. Though, some vehicles come with even more show-stopping features! It’s worth shopping around to see what you could get for the best possible price.

Fuel Economy

Fuel prices yo-yo more than anything else in the world. Over the lockdown, fuel price really plummeted. But, do you know what’s been less than diesel/petrol the whole time? Electric of course! It’ll cost you no more than a fiver if you’re going for a full charge overnight, no-hassle paying either as it’ll simply be added with your electric bill. At a charge point, which there are plenty across the UK, you can charge 80% in just 30 minutes. And that can only cost around a tenner as well.

Environmental Effects

With more emphasis than ever on the impact, vehicles have on the environment, finding a ‘greener’ vehicle is high on people’s checklist. City, hybrid and electric cars are among the most economically friendly vehicles on the market. Offering exceptional performance and style, with the added bonus of low carbon emissions, there’s no wonder that eco-friendly vehicles are gaining devoted fans all over the world. We have a whole raft of great electric cars on our scheme and the range is growing and growing each month!

Safety Features

With more cars on the road now than ever before, added safety features are paramount. Manufacturers are always announcing new pieces of safety kit that will prevent a crash or a new development that will protect passengers better in an accident. Electric cars, for example, must now emit a noise when travelling below 12mph. This is so pedestrians are aware of what’s around them, which is especially helpful if they are visually impaired. To find out more about a vehicle’s true safety rating, check out the Euro NCAP website and view the results of their five-star safety rating system.

Style

The first question you will answer when looking for a new car is “do I like it?” Often seen as a secondary concern in favour of a number of the points above. If you’re looking for a car, chances are you’re keeping it for a few years; you probably want to like it! Cars have come a long way design-wise since their conception. Everyday cars were once considered a purely practical means of getting you from A to B. Now though, modern cars are now all about style, besides the obvious safety and comfort aspects. Take a look at electric cars now, they’re boxy and sleek, they really encapsulate the future! Who doesn’t want a car of the future?

So, that was our lift of why to buy a new car and what you should look out for! If you fancy checking out our electric range, get our guide to the electric revolution below!