By Katrina Tiktinsky
The COVID-19 period might seem like an odd moment to go car shopping, but dealerships are offering extensive safety measures and incredible discounts that are hard to turn down. Knowing how to shop responsibly for your body and your budget is undeniably important, given the current state of the world. Consumer Reports has stepped in to offer advice when it comes to these purchases and purchasing methods. With two new articles on lower-cost vehicle reliability and safety-conscious car purchasing decisions, CR uses its expertise to guide drivers toward wise strategies.
“Most Reliable New Cars and SUVs That Won’t Sink Your Budget” reviews a number of high-scoring vehicle models below a $30,000 price cap. Documenting vehicle performance, reliability (owner satisfaction), and several safety technologies, Consumer Reports paints a complete image of each car’s pros and cons, successes and drawbacks. This guidance helps protect consumers against cars that make for cheap purchases but require costly maintenance. Instead, the more highly-reviewed cars in this report are documented as investments that begin and remain reasonably affordable.
“Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Car?” considers the innovative decisions dealerships and car companies are making to remain attractive to buyers in the midst of the pandemic. The article further advises consumers on how to react in the face of these new offerings, and, accordingly, how to shop safely. Consumer Reports urges the value of researching and exploring cars online before looking at vehicles in person. The article also places value in local dealerships, especially those that offer safety measures such as contactless payment, home delivery, or buy-at-home options. Consumer Reports advises how to get the best bang for your buck, considers the potential of used cars, and reminds consumers how to make sure their purchases age gracefully.
In combination, these two articles further the Consumer Reports goal of providing tools for thoughtful spending. If you are considering buying a car, especially in the midst of the pandemic, this well-researched and personable website will help you do so with comfort and confidence.
For more information, view the following links:
Consumer Reports Website | “Most Reliable New Cars and SUVs That Won’t Sink Your Budget” | “Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Car?”
