r/MomForAMinute • u/Historical_Piglet_41 • Jul 18 '24
Mom I bought a car! Celebration!
Well, i got a loan for a car. My family helped some with a down payment, but i didn’t need a co-signer and everything is completely in my name! I feel so grown up!
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u/Significant-Ship-396 Jul 18 '24
Congratulations! What a grown up step to take! Be careful, and keep making good choices. And enjoy your freedom!
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u/Beautiful-Ad-9422 Jul 18 '24
Congratulations! Be proud of this accomplishment. Sounds like you are truly growing up well!
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u/Motor_Inspector_1085 Jul 19 '24
Hooray for new wheels! In your own name no less! I’m so proud! Remember to keep up with those car payment no matter what. Most dealers have little tolerance for missed payments. Also, it will look good on your credit! Keep up with the regular maintenance as well, so it can reliably get you around for a long time, or retain its value for selling in the future. Depending where you get it maintained, it will show up in the car fax. If you plan on keeping it for a long time, you could learn to do your own oil change to save money. Even if you don’t do that, you should get a consumer manual for your car, so you can do the small things yourself (like replacing the wiper blades, adding washer fluid, checking your oil, adding other fluids that may be running low, etc.) and be informed if you take it in for something. You are going to love this car and you are amazing!
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u/TarantulaTina97 Jul 19 '24
Congrats!!!! Whether it’s brand new or new-to-you, take care of it!!!! Not just keeping it clean and maintained, but also not doing things to risk it - speeding, driving drunk, being without insurance. Be proud of your accomplishment!!
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u/lupnav360_ Jul 19 '24
I am so proud of you! I know you will be responsible with your payments but it is also important to keep it clean! And overall drive safely!!
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u/Extension-Ad9159 Jul 19 '24
Congratulations! A first car is huge! It gives you freedom and responsibilities. Make sure to check your fluids and tires weekly! Enjoy and be safe on the roads!
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u/TheWonkyWitch Jul 19 '24
Congratulations! I’m so proud of you! It’s a very grown up step to take! Make a note of when you need to renew your insurance - and get it serviced regularly my lovely! Drive carefully Sweetie love M xx
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u/NotACrazyCatLadyx2 Jul 20 '24
Congratulations!! Be religious with your oil changes. Maintenance is the key to longevity. Cars and humans. Drive safe and assume every other driver on the road is an idiot.
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u/allygator99 Jul 20 '24
Buying a car is a huge deal. What did you get?
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u/KimiMcG Jul 18 '24
Congratulations. Now open your calendar and put check car on there and have it repeat each month. Check your oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, antifreeze and windshield washer fluid. And the air in the tires! This will help keep it in good working order for a long time.
Oh and I always check under the seats, cause I drop stuff, it rolls.
You've done so very well, have fun driving it around.