5 Ways to Avoid Buyer's Remorse When Purchasing a Vehicle

Why Buyer's Remorse Is So Common

Vehicle purchases are emotional. The excitement of a new car can override logical decision-making, leading to regret later.

5 Strategies to Prevent Regret

1. Sleep On It

Never buy a car the same day you see it. Give yourself at least 24 hours to process.

2. Define Your Must-Haves

Before you shop, list your non-negotiables. Stick to them.

3. Calculate Total Cost

Look beyond monthly payments to the true cost of ownership.

4. Research Reliability

A beautiful car that spends half its life in the shop isn't a good purchase.

5. Consider Your Future

Will this car still meet your needs in 3-5 years?

How CarGenius Helps

Our Regret Probability (RP) score predicts the likelihood you'll be unhappy with a purchase based on reliability data, owner satisfaction, and other factors.

Check out our Regret Probability score to learn more.