Get Your First Car in Nova Scotia | East Coast Financing

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GUIDE TO GETTING YOUR FIRST CAR IN NOVA SCOTIA,
CANADA
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• SET YOUR BUDGET
• Choose the vehicle that fits your budget
• Buy a used car if the budget is limited
• Use a car financing calculator to know the
  payments

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GET AUTO INSURANCE

• Insurance is mandatory before buying the car
• A drivers license is essential to get auto
  insurance
• Past driving history matters

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• CHOOSE YOUR VEHICLE
• Learn about different vehicles
• Choose automatic or manual
• Consider private sellers or dealerships

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TAKE THE VEHICLE FOR A TEST DRIVE

• Check the engine performance
• Test the brake efficiency
• Check steering responsiveness and dashboard
  elements

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• A MECHANICS INSPECTION IS ESSENTIAL FOR USED
  CARS
• Should be carried out by a third-party mechanic
• Drive the vehicle to the garage for inspection
• Get report over phone or email

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PAYMENT

• Pay in cash or apply for a Nova Scotia auto loan
• Use an auto loan calculator in Canada to know the
• monthly instalments
• Submit required documents and make the payment

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