5 Reasons You Should Buy Your Next Vehicle from a Dealership

Are you in the market for a new vehicle? If so, there are lots to consider before making a purchase.

1. What can you afford?
2. What make, model and style are best for you?
3. Should you buy new or used?

The list goes on and on and what should be a fun and exciting time can quickly turn into a frustrating and painful experience. This is not how car shopping should feel. And in this article, our goal is to take away these concerns and make sure you feel prepared to make your next vehicle purchase.

Below are 5 advantages of buying your next vehicle from a car dealership versus going through a private seller.

Streamlining the Car Purchasing Process

The first thing to consider is the streamlined purchasing process a dealership provides. If you have ever tried shopping for a vehicle on Facebook marketplace you know how frustrating it can be to be rejected or ignored after reaching out to numerous sellers. And not only that, even if you find a vehicle you like then you need to try and coordinate a time to meet at a location that is convenient and safe.

Buying from a dealership solves all these problems. When you choose to buy a car from a dealership everything is conveniently located in one location. You can shop for a vehicle, work with a salesperson, and even get the financing all from one spot. Unlike most traditional dealerships, at Walser Hyundai customers work with a single dedicated point of contact. This means you’ll work with the same person from start to finish. No getting passed off to a finance manager, or another associate.

Warranty Coverage: A Key Benefit of Buying from a Dealership

Most dealerships offer some type of inspection or reconditioning process which allows them to provide warranty on their vehicles. Private sellers do not offer this which means that once you purchase the vehicle all of the problems that may come with it are now yours. So while you might save a few dollars upfront buying from a private seller, in the long run, it may cost you thousands of dollars if something were to break. Most franchise dealers also have an OEM used car certification program which means that select units have to meet a specific standard set by the OEM in order to qualify as a “Certified” vehicle.

Financing Options Available at Car Dealerships

Most people do not have thousands of dollars in their savings account for a new car when disaster strikes. So in most cases, people rely on financing from a bank or credit union to purchase their vehicle. Rather than trying to secure financing from a bank, dealerships can do the heavy lifting and work with multiple lenders on your behalf to make sure you get the best deal. But in the case you have a local bank you’d prefer to work with you can still buy a vehicle from a dealership just the same. So buying from a dealership really just opens up more options.

Easy To Trade in Or Sell Your Current Vehicle

One thing most people do not think about when looking for a new vehicle is what they are going to do with their current car. A huge advantage of buying from a dealership is that you can trade in your car to them and use any equity towards your next vehicle. This means you won’t have to spend extra time cleaning your car, taking photos, posting it online and then working with numerous people who may or may not be serious about buying it.

Are you wondering what your current vehicle may be worth? Try our simple and easy-to-use trade tool to see what your car may be worth.

Have an extra vehicle you don’t need? You can even sell it outright to Walser even if you do not plan on buying another vehicle.

Vehicle Selection: Dealerships Offer More Options

Finally on our list of reasons why you should consider a dealership for your next purchase is the variety of vehicle options to shop from. Rather than driving across the city to view a couple of cars, at a dealership you have access to hundreds all within walking distance of each other. This saves so much time (and gas money) and allows you to compare vehicles side by side.

At Walser Hyundai, we have hundreds of preowned and new vehicles to shop from located at our dealership in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Just northwest of Minneapolis. Stop in and work with one of our dedicated customer specialists to find your next vehicle. And take advantage of our complimentary WalserCare warranty that comes with all new and most used vehicles.