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A first-time car buyer’s guide

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Visitors looking at pre-owned cars at Car Expo at Singapore Expo on Apr 13, 2024.
Car Expo returns for its biggest post-Covid show on the weekend of April 13 and 14. The Car Expo is a mega automotive show that provides car buyers with attractive and great deals for brand new and pre-owned cars, and motoring accessories.
A new EV car brand, GAC Aion will be participating and launching 3 new car models at the show.
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Buying a car is often the second-largest financial commitment, ranking just behind buying a home, says the writer.

ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

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SINGAPORE – Buying a car is often the second-largest financial commitment for working adults in Singapore, ranking just behind buying a home.

For first-time buyers, the process can feel overwhelming: What kind of car should you get? How much should you borrow? Should you buy new or used?

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