Introduction Thinking traps are often encountered whenever an important decision needs to be made. It could be a life-altering choice for education, expensive purchase of property, relationship decision, or any other high-impact choice. There are a number of such traps that can be encountered and each one can be capable of swaying a person’s opinion. However, being aware of them could prevent poor and uninformed decisions from being committed. Recently, I had to be a guiding voice in a decision to purchase a new car for my relatives. They were intimidated by the variety of choices and had very specific needs and budget allowances. In this paper, I will reflect on the thinking traps I encountered and for the most part was able to avoid while making a decision on this matter. The Situation I have a very healthy relationship with my aunt and uncle. For years they consulted me on the matters of purchasing expensive pieces of equipment and appliances. A few months ago, they asked me to help with choosing a new car. Their old one is currently beyond repair. The market is currently filled with a wide range of cars that would be appropriate for their use, but the differences between manufacturers and optional versions of models are very confusing to them. They are not rich and often cannot replace an item if it does not have a warranty, so it is really important for them to make sure that everything they buy is reliable. They also often go camping which makes cargo compartments a priority. Gas mileage, warranty types, and length, as well as the previously mentioned elements, had to be considered for this decision. All or Nothing Thinking During my first examination of the market, I was not fully prepared for this task, and now that I reflect on my initial search, I understand which thinking traps I let myself fall into. The first one was “all or nothing” thinking. When filtering through the available options, I was preoccupied with making sure that the car met all the requirements set by the relatives of the highest possible quality. Unfortunately, this thinking did not result in a viable option, so I was forced to reconsider my choices. This trap may often affect people when judging other people or actions, but it may be encountered even when making purchasing decisions (Chittenden & Anthony, 2013). Over-Generalization Another trap that initially affected my reasoning is over-generalization. Three years ago, I had a serious issue while riding in a Toyota vehicle. A tire blew while my friend was driving and the car swerved onto the side of the road. Nobody was hurt during the event, but my opinion of the manufacturer became very low. I over-generalized by thinking of all Toyota vehicles as dangerous and unreliable, despite the fact they do not have lower reliability than those of other brands. I decided to read the information on their reliability to gain a better idea of the situation after seeing generally positive reviews of the cars they produce (Schoenleber & Gratz, 2018). Jumping to Conclusions This might be slightly embarrassing, but when choosing a car for my relatives, I assume that it would need to have the same or similar color as their old vehicle. I meticulously searched through the