4 Questions You Need to Ask Before Buying a New Car

Are you in the market for a new car? You’ve come to the right place. We know that buying a car is not only a big financial decision but also a daunting, timely and emotional experience, which is why we’re here to help. When searching for a new car, there are certain key questions that you should be asking your sales representative. What are they exactly? Read on to discover them!

Question #1: What is the term of your loan and financing options?

After you’ve taken a few cars for a test drive, we’ll sit down with you and have an honest and open conversation about financing. Dealer financing can be a bit tricky, so it’s a good idea to explore all financing options in detail, including specific terms of the deal and interest rates. Whether this conversation takes 30 minutes or three hours, our team will make sure that you feel confident about your choice before you sign anything.

Question #2: Where’s the closest service center?

Not all dealers have attached service centers. In some situations, your dream car could even be six hours away. That’s why it’s important to ask your sales rep where the nearest service center is. If you have to drive all the way across town — or even a few towns over — twice a year for that regular car maintenance, it can quickly become a hassle. You’ll want to factor that in before you fall in love with your dream car.

Question #3: What is the total price of the car?

Buying from dealerships often means that there will be associated fees and packaged, pre-fitted options already added on to cars. What is this advertising charge? What is this leather seal? What are you really paying for? You won’t know until you ask about the mandatory fees.

You should also ask about the total cost of your potential new vehicle. Combining the interest, commission, and sometimes hidden costs can raise the final cost of that car. Asking for an invoice and going through each line item one by one will help you to fully understand everything that’s incorporated in that final price.

Question #4: Do you love the car?

While this question is one that you’ll have to ask yourself, it’s important to take the time to see if a potential new vehicle will fit your needs and lifestyle. Being an emotional decision, you’ll want to make sure that your vehicle has all the space, power, and luxury features that you want and need to drive comfortably and safely. Before signing anything, make sure that the car truly makes you happy and that you’re not making any unnecessary compromises.

And there you have it, some of the most important questions that you need to ask when buying a new car. In need of more advice? Stop by our dealership today. Our friendly and expert sales staff will be happy to answer all of your questions.

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