Diana Clement: The pitfalls of buying your first car 3 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM 4 minutes to read Long before you go car shopping you need to work out both what you need and what you can afford to buy. Photo / 123RF Long before you go car shopping you need to work out both what you need and what you can afford to buy. Photo / 123RF Your Money and careers writer for the NZ Heralddiana@wordfusion.com Buying your very first car is scary, exciting, and a step into adulthood. Even owning a beaten-up old wreck gives young people freedom and a sense of achievement. It comes with a massive financial learning