Before you begin seeing vehicles, take the time to think about what your needs and priorities for your vehicle are. You may already have an idea of what you want, but if you start by figuring out what you need, you’re going to end up with a vehicle that better suits your way of life.

Now you’ll need to begin searching for individual vehicles. You can begin by researching individual models using our review search tool. If you know by now what cars you’re looking for, it's an ideal opportunity to move to the next stages of vehicle purchasing.

Purchasing a new car is good for the soul. It’s exciting. It’s fun. You want to show off your new purchase to everyone you know. In any case, that excitement is balanced by what you should go through to get it.