Before I Buy a Car - Ten Reasons to Visit Dealers

Visit the Dealership...When You DON'T Want to Buy

 At some point in your life, you ARE going to buy a car, so do something really good for yourself...start visiting dealerships. If you never visit a dealership, how will you know where to buy your car? You are allowed going to a dealership even if you aren't going to buy a car today.

What is your dream car?

I encourage you to take it for a test drive, even if you aren't going to buy the car right now. You might decide you don't really like it as much as you thought you did. You might decide you don't like the salesperson who is working with you. Be in control. Be confident. Don't second guess your intentions.

What if you get to a dealership for the very first time and you WANT to buy a car that day, and you buy the car even though you don't feel comfortable there or it's not really the right car? I urge you to start visiting dealerships.

You don't have to be ready to buy a car to visit a dealership. I DARE you to do it! You won't get in trouble. Don't let your first day on the lot be the day you buy a car!

10 reasons for visiting new and used car dealers and test driving: 

10. Be more AWARE of the process
9. Truly KNOW the car you THINK you want
8. Build CONFIDENCE for when you are ready
7. COMPARE dealerships and how they work
6. RESEARCH brands and what they OFFER
5. Make your dream more TANGIBLE
4. Get more EXCITED about your dream...PLAN to make it happen
3. UNDERSTAND the finance process
2. Get used to ASKING questions
1. Learn how to get WHAT YOU WANT

10 things to do while your there:
1. Test drive at least one car. Go ahead and test drive two or three different body styles

2. Walk around the car, look under the hood and in the trunk
3. Read the specifics of each car you are testing - what features are on it? Does it have any awards? Does it rate well on safety? How many options are available?
4. Check out all the models available
5. Ask about sales and incentives that might not be advertised
6. Ask about warranties and service
7. Ask about financing; learn the process; have your credit checked (if you don't know it, to see where you are, and what you need to do to improve your score)
8.Get some popcorn (if you are at Golling's :)
9. Ask about accessories that might not be included (i.e.trucks rarely come with side steps, yet they are very nice to have with taller models)
10. Monitor the environment. Check the place out. What's going on? Is it a friendly place? Are the sales people on top of it?

Here is a free printable checklist you can complete before you ever go to the dealership. Have a copy with you for your big day!

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