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You've just purchased a new car and have already started dreaming of keeping it for long. However, you never know what difficulties you may have to face during its lifetime. So, to help you enjoy safe and pleasant journeys today and every day, we have this article comprising of some of the best advice; advice that will come to your rescue before and after your car purchase. Read on to discover the top 50 car tips; surprising tricks, car buying advice, driver advice, car maintenance tips and more that are sure gonna help you and your beloved car! You must have just read Part I and Part II. Here's Part III.

21. Approaching the Car Dealer and the Loan Options

You need to have as much info as you can about the car you're looking to buy. The Internet will help you. Secondly, check with your bank or loan agent about the car loan options or the dealer is going to take you for a ride. It is in no way intelligent to be at the mercy of the dealer's finance office. Don't go for a loan that will last longer than your car. Here's the rule of thumb: if you have to stretch the payments beyond five-six years, you can't afford the car.

22. Amazing Discounts!

Let not a very tempting car ad like "Buy now and save Rs. 50,000!" lure you if it's not a car that you've particularly been interested in. Also, do not go for it if you know the model will soon be discontinued. You may later face a problem when it comes to service and replacement of parts. You may get the car for a little less, but just think of the extremely low re-sale value you will likely obtain while selling it off a few years later.

23. Lease a Car or Buy it?

Leasing a new car can be quite expensive, the reason being you are using up the best years of the car's life. A monthly lease payment is accurately calculated to make sure you pay for every penny of that fumbling depreciation along with interest and other fees. So, in case you're planning to keep the car for long, say at least 5 years, buying a new car can be a better deal.

24. No Personification Please!

If you like a car when you test drive it, the more you sit in it, the more you're going to feel the car is yours. Keep emotions apart! The salesperson may refer to the car as 'he' or 'she'. Research proves that when a car takes on human attributes, the potential buyer is more likely to evaluate it positively. Keep the talk technical and ignore the sales rep's attempts to humanize the vehicle.

25. More on the Test Drive

As mentioned in the previous tip, the more you sit in the car, if you have an emotional connection, you're more likely to buy it. Nevertheless, you cannot skip the test drive, but let it be the final step. The test drive should only break a deal you've settled on and not serve as the basis of your purchase. There are a few dealers that want you to drive the car as soon as possible.

26. Give it Some Rest

Once in a while when you go for a party, you could possibly give your car some rest. For a change, go for a car rental service. You can ride in style to and from the venue, enjoy a night of carefree drinking and dancing, and you won't need to worry about staying sober for the drive home.

27. Where to Look While Driving

Inexperienced drivers usually focus on the road just in front of the car or on the bumper of the car ahead. Apparently, that is a bad driving habit. So, practice looking farther ahead. For example, by the time you're in the turn, you should be looking ahead at your exit. This may make you feel like you may end up running off the road, but that won't happen. Your peripheral vision will keep you in line.

28. Check Your Emissions Regularly

There are certain products in the market that help lower carbon dioxide emissions, meanwhile enhancing your car's fuel economy. Use such products and go for an emission check regularly as required by the law.

29. Get Some Support

If your car doesn't have adjustable lumbar supports, buy your own backrest or simply roll up a towel and place it behind you to fill in the small curve between your waist and hips. The more you support your spine, the less your back will ache.

30. The Road Trip and Schedule

You have the entire road trip perfectly planned. You think so, but the plan's not really perfect. Road trips usually take 10 to 15 per cent longer than planned. Accept this and stay prepared before you travel.

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