Dealership Checklist
What To Bring To The Dealership When You’re Ready To Buy Or Lease in Punta Gorda, FL
Are you ready for a new ride? Upgrading to a new car can be an exciting experience, and Gettel Chevrolet</a > wants to make it even better for you! We’ll help you find the car of your dreams so you can confidently kiss your old ride goodbye and start making new memories in a new Chevrolet, Buick or GMC. Before we send you off with your new keys in hand, here are a few preliminary steps you can take to make the buying process as seamless as possible.
First, we know you’re a smart shopper, and you may already have a car in mind, but if not, don’t worry — you can browse our extensive selection of new and used vehicles</a > from the comfort of your home. Second, to streamline the dealership process and save time, you can get pre-approved for financing</a > online. Lastly, before you come to our dealership, make sure you have all the necessary documents.
There are so many documents to keep track of, so to help, we’ve put together a checklist for buying or leasing a car below.
What To Bring
Your Driver’s License
Proof of Car Insurance
Proof of Income
Method of Payment
Your Social Security Number
Trade In Your Old Vehicle
To help make space in your driveway, lower your loan amount and reduce your monthly payments, many of our customers choose to trade in their older vehicles. Here at Gettel Chevrolet, we make it easy to trade in your ride by providing trade-in values that are in line with Kelley Blue Book®️ estimations. To get an estimate of what your car may be worth, you can easily value your trade-in online. It is fast and easy, and you will also get an instant cash offer which is valid for seven days!
If you decide to trade in your old ride, there are a few additional items you need to bring with you:
Documents for Trade-In
(title, registration, current loan paperwork)</span >
All Sets of Trade-In
Vehicle’s Keys
What to Pay Attention to During Your Test Drive
Getting behind the wheel of your (potential) dream car is an exhilarating experience — it’s really the start of something special. However, we encourage you to stay observant on how it feels. Put together a mental list of qualities that are important to you and make sure you keep that list top of mind while test-driving a car. If you have any questions before, during or after your test drive, be sure to ask us. We’re more than willing to answer any questions you have to ensure that you find the perfect match.
Get comfy in the driver’s seat
Pay attention to the feel of the ride
Try out various features inside and out
Test out the parking and visibility in different environments
Don’t rush!
Final Steps in the Car-Buying Process
Do we have a winner? Once you’ve found the car you want, there are two final things to check off your list:
Review the paperwork carefully before signing
Remember your new keys and enjoy your new car!
Buying or leasing a new car is the start of a new chapter, and we hope this checklist sets you up for success the next time you walk into a dealership. If you have any questions, contact us today or stop by our dealership at 1901 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950</a >. We look forward to serving our customers near Port Charlotte, North Port, Venice and Fort Myers.