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When it comes to buying a vehicle these days, we have a couple of options to choose from. Some people prefer to buy from the manufacturer’s website, whereas others prefer the age-old method of looking at local classified ads and finding an old beater for a few hundred dollars. But these days, most people would prefer the convenience of just going to a dealership and buying a new vehicle.
Sure, it’s going to be a little more expensive than buying it from a private seller and it’s not going to be as fancy as buying the latest cars directly from the manufacturer. However, where it does when is in its convenience. In this post, we’ll be taking a look at what kind of conveniences a dealership offers and why it’s the default choice for buying and selling a car in the modern-day.
Dealers usually have a huge range of vehicles
Visit any used car site and you’ll find a plethora of vehicle choices to pick from. Dealerships stock plenty of different vehicles to appeal to different audiences and it shows thanks to all of the great deals that you can get. Whether you’re looking for a relatively old vehicle or something more modern, there’s a good chance that they’ll have what you’re looking for in stock. Granted, you probably won’t be able to get the latest and newest models, but there’s plenty in stock to satisfy most buyers.
Dealers have great financing options
Another great reason to go to a dealership is that their financing options are usually baked into their services. This means that you can get access to fantastic deals without needing to go to a lender first to see how much money you can borrow for a vehicle. The deals typically also come with additional services and add-on extras. These can get a little confusing at first, but it’s a great way to add more value to your purchase through the services that the dealership offers. If you’re looking to get the most value out of your vehicle purchase, then a dealership gives you plenty of great options.
Dealers have offers for trading in your current vehicle
One of the best reasons to go with a dealership is because you can quickly value your current vehicle and use it as trade-in credit. This is one of the easiest ways to get rid of your existing car. You could take a look at the Edmunds car value figures to see just how much you could get for your current vehicle and then use it as credit towards your new one. This is a lot less hassle than selling your car first before buying a new vehicle, and there may be incentives for doing this such as discounts and service bonuses.
If something goes wrong, take it back to the dealership
Lastly, if something goes wrong, you can always take it back to the dealership to repair or service it. It’s not like buying a car from a manufacturer who will just tell you to take it to a mechanic, or a private seller that can’t actually help you much.