STAGE 1
Before deciding on your next car, you'll need to consider how much you can afford. Always leave a small amount in reserve as a rule of thumb, in case you need to add anything like, a CAT1 Thatcham approved alarm/immobiliser. Better In Car Entertainment (ICE) system. Bigger Alloy Wheels, Fluffy Dice...well maybe not!

STAGE 2
Look through some recent adverts from local magazines and papers to get an idea of what you can expect for your money. This will also help when selling your old car. Anglia Auto Trader/AD Trader/Top Marques and Exchange and Mart tend to be best ones with a good variety and choice.

STAGE 3
The two main issues when coming to buy that next car are the model and colour, normally the choice of model will come before the colour, however the likes of silver and black have put a small premium on the more desirable cars and tend to fetch a slightly higher price than say red, white or green cars. This obviously can work in your 'cash flow' favour if your thinking of buying a car in one of the less desirable colours.

So choose your model and colour carefully.

STAGE 4
Write down a list of minimum specifications/extra's you request the car to have, so there can be no problems or queries on the sale of the car. Here's an idea of what extra's are available (subject to manufacturer)

Central Locking	Headlight wash wipe
ABS	Power or Manual Hood
Alloys	Front Fogs
Airbag's)	Petrol/Diesel/LPG
Air-conditioning	CD Tuner/Radio
Cassette/CD	Changer/SAT NAV/TV/DVD
Automatic Climate Control	Leather or cloth Trim
Centre Arm Rest	Hatchback/Saloon/Estate
Electric Windows (front & rear) Cup Holders	Trip Computer
Electric Mirrors	Privacy Glass
Electric Sunroof	Spoiler(s)
Full Service History	PAS
Rear Head Rests	Parking Sensors
Remote Central Locking	In Car GSM Phone kit
	Heated front screen

STAGE 5
Once deciding on the car make, model and colour the engine size capacity should feature next on your list. This needs to be considered as this can alter you insurance premium costs. It's not just the yearly amount but the running costs as well as servicing and maintaining the car.

Hopefully now you will have chose the Make, Model, Colour, Engine size and specification of your next car. i.e. Audi - A3 - Black - 1.8T Sport with Climate Control, Alloys, Leather.

STAGE 6
Now you can start cross referencing the car trade magazines with your chosen car to give yourself an idea on how much your ideal car will cost. If you find a similar car within your price bracket then all that remains to do is call two people. Us and the insurance company. Just to check they will insure you without losing your arm and a leg!

STAGE 7
So pick up the phone and call First Class Cars and arrange an appointment. Let us spend our day's, evening's and weekend's finding the car that you have chosen and bespoken. We'll come to you and discuss your requirements, best method of payment and even deliver the car to your door valet, MOT 'd, Taxed all for a nominal fee. The good thing is, that you pay what we pay for the car and not a penny more! Just that nominal fee. What more can you want, except us to pay for it. Unfortunately we can't do that, but be rest assured. We can find the car of your choice within your budget.