Buying a car can be extremely difficult. With marketing gimmicks and persistent sales people, it's hard to know what to look for. Given below are some common questions every customer asks, and their answers. Are the dealers always right about the 'techie' details about the cars? Do not go by what the dealers claim. You might think that you want a convertible. But decide only on the basis of thorough research. Surf the net and read the manuals of the cars that you are interested in. Considering the top speed, mileage, pick-up, breaking, and technology is very important. If you can, meet someone who already has the car you want so you can find out about its performance. How do I decide the size of the car? Buy a car that is compatible with the parking space available in your area. A person living in a crowded neighborhood would prefer a car that is small so that parking space can be found easily. If you are a family person and have a house in the suburbs, then you can afford to have a bigger vehicle. Consider your family size as well. Three people can comfortably sit in a compact car, while a family of five may not. What about the test drive? A test drive is mandatory before you decide to buy a vehicle. Make a list of the cars you are interested in. Back-to-back test drives will help you notice every slight difference in them. The dilemma of choice can be clarified with test drives. Another thing that you can try is testing a car that you have not considered. This will help you to know why you have selected one car over the other. I don't understand this lingo. Is it important? Yes this 'lingo' is exceedingly important. Many people end up getting swindled just because they do not understand the terms and conditions due to the jargon. This jargon cannot be avoided, so understanding it is imperative. Speak to a car dealer that you trust, or ask a friend who is interested in cars. Searching the Internet and reading up on it can help a great deal. Why the paperwork? What do I do about it? Ownership should have legitimate proof. Don't even consider doing away with the paperwork. The dealers will tell you the important clauses to read and where your signature should go. Nonetheless, it is recommended that you go through all the paperwork. This way you can be completely aware of all the costs included, allowing you to dodge unnecessary extras that they may try to sell you. Do not let your dealer get the best of you. Bank on the ample availability of information and guides around, and ensure that you make an informed decision. Your car is an investment that lasts for many years, choose it well.