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What to Bring to the Dealership When You’re Ready to Buy or Lease a New Car in Bradenton, FL
Ready to upgrade your ride? A new car marks the start of a new season, and here at Gettel Kia of Bradenton, we want to help make your dealership experience a great one. When you visit our dealership, we’ll make every effort to help you find a new ride so you can confidently say goodbye to your current one. Before you drive off into the sunset, there are some steps you’ll need to take first. The buying or leasing process can be hectic, so to make it easier for you, we put together a checklist that you can follow to make your dealership experience as seamless as possible!
We’re sure you have a favorite vehicle (or two), but if you haven’t found yours yet, we have a vast inventory of new and used vehicles that you can look through on our website. When you find a ride you’re interested in, you can streamline the car buying process by getting pre-approved for financing online. And of course, there are a few things you’ll need to buy a car, so make sure you gather all the necessary documents to make it even easier.
To help, we’ve put together a list of everything you’ll need when buying or leasing a new 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
Not sure what to do with your current vehicle? Many of our guests choose to trade in their current ride when they upgrade to a new one. Trading in your car not only makes room in your driveway for a new one, but it also makes upgrading to your next vehicle more affordable. To trade in your car, you can start by getting an Instant Cash Offer from Kelley Blue Book® that’s valid for seven days. You can feel confident knowing that you’re getting a fantastic offer!
If you choose to trade in your ride, make sure you bring these additional documents when buying or leasing a car:
Documents for Trade-In
(title, registration, current loan paperwork)
All Sets of Trade-In
Vehicle’s Keys
What to Pay Attention to During Your Test Drive
Test-driving your (potential) new car is a great way to see if you love being behind the wheel as much as you loved looking at it. Think about what’s important to you in your new car — whether it be the drivetrain, technology, safety, comfort, etc. Think about each of those important features as you test-drive it.
Throughout the process, feel free to ask us any questions you may have. We’re here to help!
Ready for a test drive? Here are some of our tips for when you do.
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
Once you find your dream car, here are two final steps.
Review the paperwork carefully before signing
Remember your new keys and thank the people you’ve been working with
While it can be a little stressful, especially if it’s your first time, buying or leasing a new car is a great way to kick off a new chapter in your life. Save this list to prepare for the next time you’re ready to upgrade. If you have any questions, contact us today or stop by our dealership at 6423 14th Street W, Bradenton, FL 34207 . We look forward to serving our customers near Venice and Sarasota.
