what are the most important things to consider when you want to buy a car?
['Think about financing. Prior to visiting any dealership, have a sense of what kind of deposit you can put down and what monthly payment you can afford. ... ', 'Check your credit score. ... ', 'Shop around. ... ', 'Compare prices. ... ', "Research your trade-in's value. ... ", 'Test drive potential purchases. ... ', 'Look at car histories. ... ', 'Find repair records.']