Car shoppers have a lot to look for in a potential vehicle. There's often a long list of features drivers want their next ride to have, and a recent survey from NADAguides.com, an online guide to cars, focused on the attributes buyers thought were the most important. 

Topping the list was fuel economy, with people interested in cars finding it more important than those shopping for trucks. Vehicle design was a distant second, as more drivers are placing an emphasis on the look of a car to distinguish it from similar models. 

"The fact that car shoppers ranked vehicle design so highly is a reflection of the ongoing parity we've seen in the areas of quality, dependability and efficiency among the brands," said Jonathan Banks of the NADA Used Car Guide. "As we've seen from the success of Hyundai and Kia over the past few years, inspirational design can change how consumers view a brand and act as a catalyst to increase new vehicle sales." 

It seems like drivers are aware of the costs of certain vehicles, and as such they try to balance out their needs with budgets. Many drivers ranked ownership costs as an important factor to consider when shopping for cars, as they want to limit how much they spend on regular maintenance or repairs. Luckily, lightly used cars tend to offer great dependability that won't break the bank, and some more recent pre-owned models can provide high quality at a low price. 

NJ State Auto Auction has CARFAX certified vehicles that can meet the requirements of any driver. Low-cost cars, trucks and vans are available at the lot, giving prospective buyers access to automobiles that can provide an affordable service.