What's inside the car buying planner
- What I Need
- Car Budget
- Car Shortlist
- Test Drive Scorecard
- Used Car Inspection
- Offers & Negotiation
- Purchase Record
- Notes
See every page
All 12 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.
- 1. Cover
- 2. This Planner Belongs To
- 3. Contents
- 4. What I Need
- 5. Car Budget
- 6. Car Shortlist
- 7. Test Drive Scorecard
- 8. Used Car Inspection
- 9. Offers & Negotiation
- 10. Purchase Record
- 11. Notes
- 12. Thank you page
Who this car buying planner is for
This planner is for anyone buying a new or used car, from first-time buyers to families upgrading to a bigger vehicle. It suits shoppers who want to stay within budget and avoid pressure at the dealership. Comparing cars on paper and checking used cars carefully helps you choose wisely. It also helps parents guiding a teen through buying a first car, since each step is clear and easy to discuss together.
How to use your car buying planner
List your needs and set a total budget, including insurance and running costs. Build a shortlist. Take notes on each test drive. Use the used car check for history, tires, rust and service records. Record offers and final purchase details. Take a short break before signing anything, and compare the final price with your budget page so extras and add-ons don't sneak in.
Formats included
A4 PDF
For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).
US Letter PDF
For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).
Digital PDF
Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.
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Free downloadCar Buying Planner questions
Is there a used car checklist?
Yes. Look for the "Used Car Inspection" page in the 12-page car buying planner. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.
Can I compare test drives?
Yes. Look for the "Test Drive Scorecard" page in the 12-page car buying planner. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.
Does it help with the budget?
Yes. Look for the "Car Budget" page in the 12-page car buying planner. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.
Is the Car Buying Planner really free?
Yes, the Car Buying Planner is completely free for personal use. Download the 12-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.
What size is the Car Buying Planner?
The Car Buying Planner comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 12 pages.
