Buying a new car can be an exciting time, but before you make the purchase, it is important to know what questions to ask and what things to look for. It's also important that you're aware of any hidden costs, so check out our checklist below.

The first thing you should check is the features of the car. This will tell you how well-equipped it is and whether or not it can meet your needs. Some essential features that are standard in most cars include power windows, air conditioning, an audio system with at least a CD player (preferably also Bluetooth), etc. 

Additionally, there are other features that you may want to consider, such as leather seats or cruise control. It is important that the car has all of these things because they can increase its price and the cost of repair and maintenance in case something breaks down.

When negotiating, it's important to know what you're willing and able to pay. As such, make sure that the car is within your budget before proceeding with further negotiations, as this can greatly help in getting a good deal.

Additionally, you should also ask if there are any hidden costs or other fees (such as taxes) not included in the vehicle's initial price, which will be added on top later. This information may affect how much money you have left for additional features like leather seats or an upgraded audio system. You should also have a look at what insurance will cost you, and perhaps have a look at an expert team of car accident lawyers if you ever need them in a certain situation.

If you intend to finance the purchase of your car, it is best that you know beforehand what the interest rates are so that when they are presented to you by the seller, you can tell them whether or not this rate is acceptable. Asking about financing early on will also allow for further negotiations with regards to pricing and additional fees.

On top of this, if possible, ask sellers how much cash they need in order to close the deal because there might be a possibility where all negotiations have been completed. Still, an unforeseen event happens, which prevents one party from completing their end of the bargain. For example, someone may have already negotiated a reasonable price before finding out that they need more money than expected due to having some unexpected medical bills.

If you're looking for an eco-friendly car, it's important to find out how many miles per gallon the average version of this model gets if possible; try and test drive the vehicle in order to get an idea if it will meet your needs or not. Additionally, if there are multiple versions of this same model, make sure you know which one you're interested in (e.g., gasoline vs. hybrid) because different models may have varying fuel efficiency rates.