QUICK CHECKLIST
Use this checklist to ensure you haven’t missed any critical steps when buying a new car.
- Identify your wants and needs for a car
- Research new cars on autoTRADER.ca and Autos.ca
- Find new cars on autoTRADER and use the Compare Tool to compare new car models
- Review consumer reports and crash tests for the cars you’ve shortlisted
- Use online finance and lease calculators to determine monthly payments and to help decide how you’re going to finance your car
- At the dealership, inspect the car thoroughly
- Test drive the car under different road conditions
- Negotiate a price, keeping in mind total cost of ownership
- Pay using a secure form of payment
- Get your insurance in place