How to avoid "waiting" at the dealership when making a purchase.

A lot of people dread or fear the downtime they have at the dealership when purchasing a car. Truth is, it's hard on the salesman, too. There is only so much you can do while you wait at the dealership. I'll discuss steps to avoid a lot of the "wait" and how to move the process along as fast as you can.

• Do your research in advance. 

When you know it's time to upgrade, make a list of "Wants" and "Needs". It's important to have a great starting point to help point you in the right direction. Do you want leather, all wheel drive or four wheel drive, sunroof, automatic, bluetooth, ect. This will help to weed out the vehicles that do not fit your profile. Kelley Blue Book if full of great reviews and advice to help you compare different makes and models! 

• Arrange Pre-Approval (if financing) with your bank or dealership of choice and have your budget set. 

It's important to know what you can afford. It's also important to know a general idea where your interest rate is going to be to help calculate your payments. Most new cars and certified used cars will offer a special interest rate incentive (based on credit) to help you get the most for your buck. Most dealers offer to "Get Pre-Approved" like we do. If you're paying cash, know how much you have to spend and work with it!

• Reach out to the dealer. 

Call or email your dealer(s) of choice. Maybe a friend can offer a suggestion to where to buy or who to buy from. Most dealers will offer them a referral bonus! This is a great way to help speed the process along. If you know what you're ready to buy, and you know what you're prepared to pay, work it out over the phone or via email. Both of you will like this! With a trade sometimes it can be a little more difficult where you can work off approximately total figures. You can also schedule your test drive in advance and have both parties ready. While you're looking at the dealers car, let them look at your car! Save time and avoids waiting!  At least have a general idea of where you're going to be before driving to the dealer and being confused with the massive amount of inventory. 

• Ready to Do paperwork?

When it's time to finish the process, the waiting can be long. If there is a line, the dealer will go as fast as they can, but every customer needs to be treated right at their time. You don't want to be rushed when signing important papers do you? Nope! At this point, suggest you start the delivery process in the vehicle. Saves both of you a lot of time and you're not sitting alone in a different environment. Doing it before will allow you to leave almost as soon as your paperwork is finished. 

Is also good to listen your salesman to help offer different solutions. We know cars and deal with them daily. You only buy a car every 3-5 years? We can help! If you have any questions, you can reach me via email here. You can also call/text me 859-474-5020. 

Peace,

Zach