Practicality or Aesthetics?So you are looking for a new car, but not quite sure what you want. We have all been there. Your heart is screaming out for a top of the range sports car, but your budget is not that generous. This is an everyday occurrence in the world of car sales in the UK . We often lose sight of what we are really looking for in a car, and often rush into this important purchase for the most irrelevant reasons, such as colour or design, without stopping to think about the practicalities. We do not stop to think about our real needs and requirements. Petrol consumption is one all too important factor which we often forget about in that mad excitement of the purchase, only to regret it later when the fuel bills add up each month. We also often fail to consider how much room we really need in the car, both passenger space and in the boot. There are so many factors to take into consideration. Are you planning to take it on holiday? Is it for local use only or on the motorway? Another important thing we overlook are the associated costs in running the vehicle, such as how expensive the car insurance or congestion charge will be. |