The first own car: Tips for the new freedom
Driver's license in your pocket, a smile on your face, all that's missing is the right wheels. We describe the five most important steps to ensure that everything goes smoothly when buying your first own car.
Step 1: Search and find the right car
Before you start looking, create a budget. What are your financial options? Do you have to take out a loan? Only then go on the search – a good overview is offered by car sales platforms on the Internet. As a general rule, used cars should ideally have a vehicle age of ten years and a mileage of 150.000 kilometers must not be exceeded. Safety systems such as anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control should definitely be on board; also airbags for the driver and front passenger.