Buying a New Car from an Car Dealer

Apr 28
08:20

2016

Jerry Haggerty

Jerry Haggerty

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New car deals it’s not all about the price. You've probably already convinced yourself it’s all about price but stop and think for a moment, are price all that matters. At an auto dealership, there is a wide variety of inventory and you can choose from. New cars also continue to advance. You can choose the vehicle make, model, size, color and other features all based upon your budget.

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New car deals it’s not all about the price. You've probably already convinced yourself it’s all about price but stop and think for a moment,Buying a New Car from an Car Dealer Articles are price all that matters? the answer is probably no, after all if you end up with a car that ether doesn't do the job or you're not comfortable with would you really have got what you wanted? Visiting an auto dealership in pursuit of purchasing a brand new car is comparable to taking a child to a candy shop; (Except the merchandise is much more expensive.) At an auto dealership, there is a wide variety of inventory and you can choose from.  You can choose the vehicle make, model, size, color and other features all based upon your budget.

Brand New Features
As technology advances, the features in new cars also continue to advance; state of the art features such as lane change assist, which is a warning system that alerts a driver when his or her car is unintentionally drifting from a lane of travel. Another example is autonomous parking, which allows a vehicle to essentially park itself by using cameras and sensors. Drivers only need to operate the foot pedals and listen to directions.

High Demand Vehicles and Strong Resale Values
You may be aware of the steep depreciation decline after buying a new car, but vehicles that are in high demand will have still have fairly high resale values. Because of a proven track record in quality and dependability, it is possible for popular vehicles to have lower depreciation and stronger resale values. One tip for identifying a high demand vehicle is noticing when a dealer is advertising availability, rather than the price of a vehicle.

Warranty
New cars come with a manufacturer’s warranty which will essentially cover any repair costs for the first 3 to 4 years of the vehicle’s life. Essentially there are two types of manufacturer’s warranties, a basic warranty and a powertrain warranty.
Basic Warranty

  • The basic warranty is your standard 3-4 year coverage or the first 50,000 miles of the vehicle’s life.   
  • Basic warranty is also called a bumper to bumper warranty or a new-vehicle warranty.
  • It generally covers air conditioning, fuel systems and electrical components

Powertrain Warranty

  • The powertrain warranty is a warranty for up to 10 years which covers the vehicle’s engine, transmission and other vital components and systems of your vehicle.

Reduced Maintenance Expense
Buying brand new means little to no maintenance expense for the first several thousand miles. Only routine maintenance such as oil changes and tune-ups are necessary, and even those won’t cost a dime. Manufacturers cover the expense of any routine maintenance under warranty for the first couple of years.