Baytown Sun in Baytown, Texas

Buying Your First Car Guide to smart purchasing and financing

This guide breaks the car buying process into three parts choosing the car you want and can afford negotiating the purchase and paying for the car. It advises test drives research mileage and reliability, budgeting ten to fifteen percent of income, and considering new versus used options plus financing and leasing choices. It warns to stay focused on price, inspect used cars, and seek reliable sources and local financing. It also promotes Community Resource Credit Union for help with rates and vehicle value.