BUYING YOUR CAR
Once you have decided exactly what kind of car you want, you can start the process of buying the car. It is advisable that you do your research into average prices and get preapproved for an auto loan before going to the dealership. Collecting this information beforehand will better prepare you to negotiate the price at the dealership.
BUYING YOUR CAR
Once you have decided exactly what kind of car you want, you can start the process of buying the car. It is advisable that you do your research into average prices and get preapproved for an auto loan before going to the dealership. Collecting this information beforehand will better prepare you to negotiate the price at the dealership.
RESEARCH LOCAL PRICES
You don’t have to buy from the first dealership you visit. If you can, take the time to visit multiple dealerships to ask about the car you want and how much it will cost. Letting the salesperson you speak to know that you’re looking at multiple dealerships can actually help lower the price they offer you because they want you to buy from their dealership.
You can look to see if the dealerships have online sales departments or if you can talk to a salesperson over the phone if you aren’t able to visit multiple dealerships in-person. If that is an option, you can ask for the pricing on the car you want with any additional features you may want. You can also ask about the price of extended warranties at this point to help you see the bigger picture.
RESEARCH LOCAL PRICES
You don’t have to buy from the first dealership you visit. If you can, take the time to visit multiple dealerships to ask about the car you want and how much it will cost. Letting the salesperson you speak to know that you’re looking at multiple dealerships can actually help lower the price they offer you because they want you to buy from their dealership.
You can look to see if the dealerships have online sales departments or if you can talk to a salesperson over the phone if you aren’t able to visit multiple dealerships in-person. If that is an option, you can ask for the pricing on the car you want with any additional features you may want. You can also ask about the price of extended warranties at this point to help you see the bigger picture.
NEGOTIATE & CLOSE THE DEAL
Armed with your research and quotes from multiple dealerships, you can start negotiating at the dealership you intend to buy from. If you’re interested in financing your car with the dealership now is the time to discuss that, too.
Once you and the salesperson agree on a price, you can request the paperwork. Most dealerships will give you the option to sign the paperwork either at the dealership or at home. Then, depending on whether you’re getting a new or used car and whether you’re getting any additional features, you can either drive off in your new car or arrange for the car to be delivered to the dealership or your house.
Once you have your car, the salesperson will probably give you a tour of all the important features. That will get you started and you can read the manual thoroughly later.
NEGOTIATE & CLOSE THE DEAL
Armed with your research and quotes from multiple dealerships, you can start negotiating at the dealership you intend to buy from. If you’re interested in financing your car with the dealership now is the time to discuss that, too.
Once you and the salesperson agree on a price, you can request the paperwork. Most dealerships will give you the option to sign the paperwork either at the dealership or at home. Then, depending on whether you’re getting a new or used car and whether you’re getting any additional features, you can either drive off in your new car or arrange for the car to be delivered to the dealership or your house.
Once you have your car, the salesperson will probably give you a tour of all the important features. That will get you started and you can read the manual thoroughly later.
GET YOUR PAPERWORK IN ORDER
There are three additional things to complete before you’re safe to drive. The first is getting car insurance. Most states require all drivers to have auto insurance and you don’t want to have an accident before you’re covered. If you already have car insurance, contact your insurance company to add your new car to your auto insurance policy. If you aren’t covered already, get car insurance before you sign the paperwork at the dealership – most dealerships won’t let you drive off without some kind of coverage.
The second thing you need is the title and registration. Some dealerships will handle this for you. Some won’t, but can give you information on how to do it yourself through the DMV. Generally, you can check your state’s DMV website for information on the process and what information you’ll need.
The third thing you need is license plates, and you can generally take care of this at the DMV along with your title and registration. This process will also vary by state, so check out your state’s DMV for information on how to get your license plates.
And then, finally, the car is yours. Move your ice scraper, spare umbrella, and emergency kit in, don’t forget to make the monthly payments on your car loan, and drive safely.
GET YOUR PAPERWORK IN ORDER
There are three additional things to complete before you’re safe to drive. The first is getting car insurance. Most states require all drivers to have auto insurance and you don’t want to have an accident before you’re covered. If you already have car insurance, contact your insurance company to add your new car to your auto insurance policy. If you aren’t covered already, get car insurance before you sign the paperwork at the dealership – most dealerships won’t let you drive off without some kind of coverage.
The second thing you need is the title and registration. Some dealerships will handle this for you. Some won’t, but can give you information on how to do it yourself through the DMV. Generally, you can check your state’s DMV website for information on the process and what information you’ll need.
The third thing you need is license plates, and you can generally take care of this at the DMV along with your title and registration. This process will also vary by state, so check out your state’s DMV for information on how to get your license plates.
And then, finally, the car is yours. Move your ice scraper, spare umbrella, and emergency kit in, don’t forget to make the monthly payments on your car loan, and drive safely.
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