Have you got a dream car? One that you’d give anything to own? Sadly, it isn’t going to appear in the driveway in the near future without a lot of work and commitment from you. But all it takes is a little planning and a lot of willpower on your part and you can start working towards the amazing day you get to take that beautiful machine home. Here’s how.

Get Your Finances in Order

First things first, you’re going to need to be able to pay for the car. If you don’t have many savings of your own, you still have a few options. One is to open a high-interest bank account and slowly but surely add to it while the account accumulates interest on itself. That, of course, relies on you essentially forgetting that your savings are there outside of any deposits you make. The other is to consider taking out a loan. There are plenty of places, like DreamLoans, that specialize in vehicle finance and will even look after those with bad credit histories. Do your homework, find out who offers the best services and the best interest rates, and don’t be afraid to negotiate – you may actually be able to haggle your way to a sweeter deal.

Research the Vehicle

It’s one thing to dream about owning a ‘67 Chevy Impala. It’s quite another to actually own one. You should know what the going rate for your dream vehicle is, especially if it’s second hand. You should also know how much its on-road costs are going to set you back and you should be well aware of how easy and affordable it is to get parts should anything wear out or break down. This is especially true of older vehicles; as cars get older, parts begin to break down and disappear, which means the ones that still exist become more expensive the rarer they get. You should know if the car has any design quirks or safety concerns that are out of the ordinary. You should know it all – right down to what its fuel consumption is like. With all the details on hand, you might discover your dream car is not quite as heavenly as you first thought.

Discipline Is Key

Both of the above points come back to discipline and exercising a lot of willpower. If you’re going to save up for the car yourself, you’ll need to stop yourself from spending any of your funds on things you don’t need. If you plan to go through finance, you need to commit to paying the amount back on time. And if you do get the car of your dreams, you have to commit to owning and maintaining that car.

These are the three biggest things to remember when thinking about how to get the car of your dreams. It’s as much about being a crafty consumer as it is about being an automotive dreamer. If you have the willpower, the drive and the right approach to your personal finances, you’ll be behind the wheel of your dream machine in no time at all. What’s your dream car?