RSSThere are several benefits to purchasing your car from a reputable dealership. Not only will you have a large selection of vehicles to choose from, but your local car dealership can help you with the other aspects of buying a car, including financing and service. In fact, your local car dealership can be the best place to obtain both financing and service for your new or used car.
Financing through your dealership:
When purchasing a new or used vehicle, you have a variety of options when it comes to financing. Your local bank, credit union and even a home equity line of credit can be sources of financing. However, your car dealership is specifically equipped with financing professionals dedicated to finding you the best car financing possible.
For new cars, car dealerships have access to special manufacturer financing. These teaser rates are often significantly lower than any rates you’ll find at your bank or credit union, for new car purchases. These rates are specifically designed for car buyers with good credit. For used car purchases or buyers with poor credit, a car dealership’s financing department can still be beneficial. The financing professionals at your car dealership have developed relationships with a variety of automotive lenders. These lenders are often eager to do business with the dealership and will accept a loan from buyers with less than stellar credit just to build that relationship, when they’d turn the same buyer away, if they were to approach them directly.
Service through your dealership:
As with financing, the best place to have your car serviced is also through the dealership. Your local car dealership wants to build a relationship with you that goes far beyond simply that one vehicle purchase. For this reason, they know that providing superior service to your vehicle, whether it’s routine maintenance or a major repair, is critical.
Car dealerships feature factory trained and certified service technicians. These technicians have access to the most up-to-date service bulletins for your vehicle, have access to the specialty tools needed for your vehicle, and can provide OEM parts for your vehicle’s maintenance or repair. You’ll not only receive the service you needed, but can be made aware of any service issues for your vehicle, recalls, or receive updates to your car’s computer, per the manufacturer’s latest recommendations.
Service departments at your dealership also offer benefits other automotive repair shops don’t have. For repairs that may have your vehicle out of commission for a few days, most dealership service departments offer loaner vehicles, to minimize the inconvenience of being without your vehicle. For single-day service appointments, many dealerships offer a shuttle service, which allows you to drop up your car and get back to your home or office, to get on with your day.
Unlike other repair shops, your local car dealership knows that if you’re happy with your service experience, you’re much more likely to come back and purchase your next vehicle from them.