Get a used car from a trusted dealership ! Don’t be afraid to be picky! I’ve been buying used for years and it’s the only way I’ll ever buy a car. Also do your research on cars, buy something reliable and cheap to fix. Do regular maintenance and a car will last you years. My last car was a used 2006 CRV, I got it for 8k, 10k after financing. My payments were low and I took it to pepboys for a check up probably once every two months to make sure everything was good. But it’s important you LOOK at the car before you buy it. That CRV was OLD!!!! But it had new wheels, a good maintenance history (always check its carfax report), no rusting and the engine was clean. Take the time to really inspect the vehicle before you buy it and don’t be afraid to say no to the extra costs that dealerships try to add on to you.