.. that's simple huh? Well it's not really that simple. Here is a list of things to think about after the sale.

• Notify your insurance agent about the new car.

• Read the entire owners manual. Familiarize yourself with the service requirements. Understand when you need to change oil, filters, and other major things like timing belt and driveline fluids.

• Get used to operating the heating/AC controls and the radio so you do not have to fumble around and risk an accident while on the highway.

• Pop the hood and find the oil filler cap, the oil dipstick. If you bought a car with an automotive transmission there will be a dipstick for the transmission fluid also.

• Find the spare tire and jack. Make sure you know where to jack the car when changing a tire and how to remove the spare when you need it. There is nothing worse than getting a flat tire in a new car and having to struggle to change it the first time.