3 Things To Think About When Buying A Car! | Lifestyle

The process of purchasing a vehicle can be lengthy and sometimes confusing. So that you’re able to make an informed decision, keep reading. Here are three things you should think about before buying a car.

1. Your budget

Buying a car could be one of the most expensive purchases you’ll ever make and it’s important that you determine a budget for yourself first. You should take your time to assess how much you can afford to spend. As well as the upfront price of the vehicle, you'll need to think about running costs. For example, you should factor in fuel costs, road tax and insurance. Some vehicles are considerably more expensive to run than others. As a general rule, highly efficient cars with smaller engines are the cheapest to keep on the roads. So that you can keep your cover costs down as much as possible, you could use a broker website such as www.chill.ie to secure yourself a competitive deal.

2. What model you’re looking for

Before you start visiting car showrooms, it might help if you have an idea of the type of vehicle you’re looking for. With so many different makes and models to choose from, you may struggle to make a decision if you haven’t thought about this first, and you could even risk ending up with a car that isn’t right for you and your needs. To narrow down your search, you could take to the internet and carry out your own research. It might help to read reviews and check out vehicle specifications first. Once you've got a clear vision of what you want, you should be able to find your ideal car.

3. What you’ll be using it for

So that you pick the right car for you, it’s important to ask yourself what you’ll be using it for. Whether you plan on using it to take you to and from the office everyday or you just need transport to get your little ones to school during the week, it’s vital that you give this some thought. For example, while a cool-looking sports car may be suitable for one person, a people carrier style vehicle may be more fitting for a family. From how many doors the car has to the size of the boot, it’s crucial that you establish what your needs are before you buy.

Bearing these three issues in mind should help you find the perfect car for you.

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Surviving Freshers | Tips & Tricks.

It's that time of year again when Freshers is fast approaching, and for those of you who don't know what that it is it's basically one week (sometimes even two) of meeting new people and getting very drunk! Despite the nerves being in full swing I think the fact that alcohol is involved makes it a lot easier for people to get to know each other especially as it makes everyone a lot less off edge. I decided as my first real post that I would share with you my top tips for surviving freshers and having the best time! 

Tip One:
Stock up on alcohol- you can never have too much alcohol in freshers week and the more you drink during pre drinks, the cheaper it is on a night out, win win!

Tip Two: 
Plan in advance- there are so many different events going on during Freshers week that it's impossible to attend them all, talk to people and find out which ones are good to go to and also which you want to go to as there are many different things taking place e.g. fancy dress and paint parties

Tip Three:
Sleep- this sounds like an obvious one, but if you're up all night you probably need to sleep for a lot of the day, which during freshers is totally normal and okay to do (as long as you attend your welcome week lectures)

Tip Four:
Always have cash- being in a new place can make the lack of knowledge of where things are, I would recommend getting cash out and having some on you for a night out plus then you don't have to take your card out (and end up loosing it like some people *coughs* me) but don't carry around too much as you may spend more than you planned ot.

Tip Five:
Get chatting- get talking to people and get to know people you live with/near and make friends, it's a lot easier on the nights out if you have people around you and also less chance of you getting lost!

If you're starting university this year, good luck and enjoy freshers!