SHOPSMART AUTOS – CUSTOMER INFORMATION – SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
How to Order a New Car From the Factory
Has this happened to you? An automaker’s website left you dreaming of a red sedan with a tan leather interior and a great cold-weather package. But when you called around to schedule a test drive, there weren’t any such cars in stock. It’s definitely happened to us, and it’s one of the harshest realities of the car-buying process: the disappointment you feel when you realize the car of your dreams cannot be found on any dealer’s lot.
Custom-ordered vehicles are perfect for business owners who need vehicles in a certain color to match a company logo.
All-new or redesigned models are sometimes allotted to dealers based on how many they sold of the previous model year. This means you can’t special order one.
It doesn’t have to be like this. If you have the patience, you can order a vehicle from a dealer and get it exactly how you want it. You might wonder why you can’t find a car with the exact options and color combination you want. It’s because the vehicles that are available on dealer lots come with popular options that dealerships think have the best chance of selling. If their research shows that a highly optioned model or particular package doesn’t sell, you’re less likely to see it on the lot. The same goes with colors. You’re more likely to find such popular colors as black, silver and white in stock. Vehicles in less popular colors, such brown or green, might be far and few between.
Why Order From the Factory?
Ordering a car from the factory is ideal for people who aren’t willing to compromise on color or options and can’t find the car they want nearby. Maybe you are a fan of Ford’s Grabber Blue. Or perhaps you intend to use your car for a business and you need it in a specific color to match your company’s logo. And if you maintain a fleet of vehicles for construction, a delivery service or a taxi company, you’ll probably want to order your cars in bulk and in similar configurations. Not every automaker will let you order your vehicle when you want to, however. Honda and Acura dealers, for example, order their vehicles on a quarterly basis. The only way you can place an order for a specific vehicle is to speak to the fleet manager shortly before it’s time to place the quarterly order. Sometimes, if a car is a highly anticipated redesigned model, the dealership may not have a say in what cars it receives. The manufacturers will look at the sales records for the previous model years and allocate the vehicles accordingly for the initial shipment. If the dealer near you underperformed on the sales of a particular vehicle, it likely won’t be allocated as many of the newer models.
How Long Does It Take?
Delivery time varies, based on where the car is made and how many people ordered vehicles ahead of you. A vehicle manufactured in Europe could take roughly three months to arrive in the U.S., while a domestically built vehicle should take about eight weeks. In our I-want-it-now world, it can be difficult to imagine waiting eight to 12 weeks once you’re ready to buy a new car. But consider this: Your car is likely the second most expensive purchase you’ll ever make, and if you’re like most people, you’ll keep it for at least five years. In this situation, doesn’t it sound like a good idea to order your car from the automaker? Sure, you’ll have to wait, but you’ll get the exact make, model, color and options you want. An alternate route to the factory order is to consider a dealer trade. Dealers have powerful search tools that can zero in on cars with specific options. The dealer may be able to locate a car even when your search comes up short. This approach has its pros and cons, so take a look at this article on dealer trades for more information.
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