11 tips for first-time car buyers, from establishing the right budget to how to have a perfect test drive

• Lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic are making first-time car buyers out of many.
• Whether you're buying new or used, it's important to do your research before you commit to anything.
• Vehicle maintenance is also an important thing to remember.
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Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, taking public transportation or flying might not seem so safe right now.

For many, the next logical step is to consider car ownership. People who have never owned a car before now suddenly find themselves endeavoring on the daunting task of car buying for the first time ever.

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