When you buy a new car, there are often extras and options that aren’t always apparent from the outset. So make sure what these extras are, and include them in your purchase plan.

The main – and compulsory – extra costs attached to a new car are on-road costs, and that includes stamp duty, third party insurance, vehicle registration and dealer delivery charges. When you are about to agree on a car sale, ask your car dealer for a ‘drive away’ price that includes these costs. You may be able to negotiate on the dealer delivery charges, but everything else is at a fixed price.

New cars will often have optional features and extras. Options can include fog lamps, tow bars, window tinting, alloy wheels or GPS navigational systems, and they will increase the cost of your car. It’s a good idea to know what options you want before you head off to the car dealer. You may also be offered rust-proofing, paint protection or extended warranties by the car dealer, which will add to the price of the new car. These aren’t really necessary for a new car, and you are not obliged to accept these offers.

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