Buying a car is a big deal, especially when its your first. I just purchased my very own car, and while it is so exciting, this experience gave me a LOT of anxiety. Not only was I just about to purchase a new car and deplete all my funds that I've saved up for three years, but I had to make the perfect decision considering I will hopefully have this for ten years or so. Here are some tips to help you with your car buying experience.

1. Look around.

Don't just go to one dealer and pick a car. Shop around. Most dealers not only have different color options but this serves as a good negotiating tactic. By finding out prices around the area you can negotiate with the dealer a price that you deem fair.

2. Get all-weather mats.

I didn't think these were important but apparently they are. Luckily mine were thrown in for free after some serious begging.

3. Get a car with good AC.

This is by far the most important thing for me. I hate the summer, so making sure that my car has ice cold AC is hands down the most important thing on my list of what I want in a car.

4. Check out the safety features!

I wasn't expecting my car to have lane assist and other safety features but I am so glad they do! My parents feel a lot safer knowing that my car will alert me to drifting versus me finding out in a dangerous way!