Do this before signing anything: Check the APR—anything over 6% on a new car, walk away. Ask about the mileage limit—usually 8,000–10,000 miles per year. Exceed it, and you’ll pay 10p per extra mile. That’s like paying for every single mile on a road trip—ouch. Read the fine print for early termination fees. Life happens: you lose your job, you move abroad, you win the lottery (we can dream).
Oh, and never sign up at the dealership after one test drive. Always sleep on it. Go home, eat a biscuit, and see if the deal still feels good in the morning. You’d be shocked how many “amazing” deals look rubbish after a good night’s sleep.
