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Often, while trying to buy out favourite things, budget plays an important
role in influencing our decision. The process of purchasing a car is similar.
Even with numerous features trying to tempt you to influence your decision,
the process of buying your favourite car is not immune to budget constraints.
So, if your budget is limited but you still want to get your hands on your
favourite car, let us discuss some of the features that you can live without
to save a lot of your hard-earned money.
1. Sunroof:
The trend of sunroofs on cars is becoming popular every day. Automobile brands
will charge a premium for models with sunroofs. The question is, do you really
need the sunroof? Are you going to keep it open and drive? Or will you ever
use it for anything? If the answers are no, then you really do not need it
other than showing it off while giving a car tour to your friends and family.
You can save a lot of money if you choose not to buy a model with a sunroof.
2. Push-start button:
Do you need a push-start button, or can you turn the ignition key to start the
engine of the car? Generally, in most family cars, push-start buttons do not
come as a standard feature across all variants of the same car. Brands will
always try to push towards selling the variants with push-start buttons to
charge you a premium for the feature.
3. Automatic Windshield Wipers:
Few modern cars have started to boast the “Automatic Wiper” feature. When it
rains, do you need a sensor to turn the wipers on, or do you need a sensor to
do it for you? If you do not mind pressing the wiper button during the rainy
season, you can save some serious money while buying your favourite car.
4. Automatic Headlamps:
The “Automatic Headlamp” feature can add significant money to the overall cost
of the car. Therefore, when it gets dark, if you can turn the headlamps on and
not rely on some sensors to do it for you, you can save an additional amount.
5. Chrome:
Chrome garnishes on a car are for pure visual purposes and serve no mechanical
value to the car. Generally, top variants of a car are added with a few chrome
parts to add to its premium or luxurious appearance. If you can live without
some shiny parts here and there on a car, you can get yourself a
value-for-money deal.
6. Factory Fitted Leather Seat Covers and Infotainment System:
Both factory fitted leather seat covers and infotainment systems cost a lot.
You can easily get better same or better quality products from after market
stores and save some extra money during your purchase.
7. Accessories:
Accessories at dealerships always cost more than after-market accessories. But
while purchasing after-market accessories, you will have to be a little
careful to avoid buying counterfeits or substandard products.
Lastly, more mechanical features mean more service costs during regular
inspections or more risk of part failure, ultimately adding to the overall
maintenance cost of a vehicle.
I hope you found this helpful and that it will add positive value to your
purchasing decision.
