SHOPSMART AUTOS – CUSTOMER INFORMATION – MARCH 28, 2021
Buy a Car at a Safe Distance With a ‘No-Touch’ Deal
Tesla offers a “touchless” delivery at one of its stores or “Direct Drop” home delivery in some states. The car is parked at an agreed-upon location after the paperwork is done electronically. The buyer then opens the door using the Tesla app. Many dealership websites are beginning to offer home delivery of vehicles. Check their websites to see what’s offered and then call or live-chat to confirm the details.
Remote negotiation
Dealers are eager to sell cars and are now more willing to negotiate remotely, says Bradley. He says that haggling via email with customers has been part of the internet sales experience for years, which is good news for negotiation-challenged customers.
The information in pricing guides could be outdated with current situations changing so quickly. Montoya recommends shopping around by getting internet quotes to find the best price. Deals on new cars will certainly be appearing soon, but with carmakers’ factories closed, little has been announced yet.
Before agreeing to a deal, ask for a breakdown of all taxes and fees. You can also ask to have a copy of the sales contract emailed to you to review before the car is delivered.
Before you sign the contract
Just because you have the car delivered to you doesn’t mean you have to buy it. Here are a few tips from experts about the final inspection:
- Have the car delivered during the day so you can see any scratches or dents. Also, the true color of a car is best viewed in sunlight.
- Clean the car before entering it by wiping down touch surfaces with isopropyl alcohol.
- Test-drive the car. Most dealers and online used car salespeople will let you test-drive the car alone.
- Review the contract to make sure the numbers match what you agreed on.
- If you’re buying from a dealer, all the registration should be done for you. Install the temporary registration in your windshield.
- If you buy from a private party, be aware that some registry offices won’t be open. Check the website for your state’s department of motor vehicles for details on how to get a temporary registration.
The new rules are being written daily, in real time. Keep your guard up: No deal is worth risking your health for any vehicle.
Make it a champion day!
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