Researching Vehicles Online

By: Amber Lowery
The purchase of a new car is a serious investment. It is best
that you do your homework before purchasing a new vehicle, to
avoid ending up with a vehicle thats overpriced or just not
right for your needs. Luckily, with the help of the internet,
you can do all of your research directly online from the comfort
of your home.

Your first goal should be to figure out what type of vehicle is
right for your family. Are you looking for a sports car, or do
you have children and need a sedan, minivan or SUV? You need to
consider how many seats you need and how much storage space for
cargo.

With todays rising gas prices, you may want to opt for the most
fuel efficient type of vehicle. In other words, carefully
compare the difference in gas mileage between two types of
vehicles before choosing the one thats right for you. A sedan
will likely use much less gas than a minivan, and if you dont
need the extra seats or cargo room, you can save a significant
ammount of fuel cost over the lifetime of a vehicle. Minivans
and SUV's use similar ammounts of gas, depending on the size of
the vehicle. A mini SUV may be a good choice over a full size
SUV, saving you money every time you fill up at the pumps.

After you know what type of vehicle you are shopping for, you
can focus on a make and model. Be sure to read reviews from
existing owners, they often times can save you from purchasing
something that isnt going to make you happy.

There are many excellent consumer review sites on the internet
that have a wealth of information on what owners like and
dislike about their vehicles.

Here are a couple of sites to get you started:
http://auto.consumerguide.com
http://www.edmunds.com

Many auto review sites also offer price guides so that you can
know in advance what the vehicle of your choice is likely to
cost you. Also, auto makers often offer price quotes directly
from their sites. You can also find additional information,
pictures, and sometimes video at the auto makers sites.

Once you have done all of your research, selected the make an
model of the vehicles you are interested in, you can then go to
your local dealership armed with all of the information
necessary to make an informed buying decision. By researching
vehicles online, you can save time, money and gain piece of
mind.

About the author:
Amber Lowery is an online publisher and is responsible for
maintaining a large network of consumer related sites. For more
articles and information on Auto Buying, visit:
http://www.newcarbuyer.info