Buying a New Car Is Exciting, Whether You're A First-Time Buyer Or Trading In For An Upgrade

However, buying a car is a big decision which shouldn't be made impulsively in fact, apart from your home, it may be one of the biggest purchases you make in your lifetime.

It's important to budget properly so your car isn't a huge strain on your monthly budget. We've put together this guide to help you do all of the necessary groundwork before the fun part begins: choosing your dream car.

This guide covers the financial aspects of buying a new car:

• From weighing up whether or not you need a new car,
• to setting an affordable budget,
• getting your credit record in check,
• choosing (and applying for) the right financial option and finding the best insurance policy... we've covered it all.

Once you've worked your way through this guide, you'll have peace of mind knowing that you're empowered to make an educated purchase.