Buying a new or new-to-you vehicle is a big decision with many steps, so knowing what you will experience throughout the process and how you should prepare can make the whole experience fairly low-stress. Whether it's been a long time since you last purchased a vehicle or a first-time car buyer near Inglewood, the following steps highlight what you'll get with the LAX Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram experience. Our amiable, experienced sales department is here to help guide you.
Budgeting Pre-work
The entire first visit experience will go much more smoothly if you do your homework before shopping. First, determine what you can reasonably spend and how much you want to spend on your next vehicle. Take a look at current loan interest rates and lengths, which change regularly and have different effects on the total payment price of the vehicle. If you're not outright buying the vehicle, figure out what kind of monthly payment you're comfortable spending, but don't lose sight of the total vehicle cost.
Research Desired Vehicles
Once you've set a budget, you can look at different models and trims that fit your budget to decide which vehicle you want and which features are essential to you. The LAX Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram website provides a wealth of information to help you begin your research, which you can then use to browse our online inventory and find specific vehicles that interest you. From here, you can call or email if you have any questions.
Apply for Loan Pre-Approval (Optional)
After you've picked out at least one vehicle you're seriously considering buying, you can save time by filling out our credit application online before visiting our dealership.
Take a Test Drive
If you like the sedan, crossover, SUV, or truck after seeing it in person, the next step is to take it for a test drive. Test drives are essential because every vehicle has a unique feel to how it drives.
Negotiate a Price and Financing Options
The next step is to meet with the financing department and settle on a purchase price and financing options if you are taking out a loan or lease.
Trade-in Your Old Vehicle (If Applicable)
Even if you're a first-time buyer, you may not be a first-time owner. It's appropriate to bring up your trade-in vehicle after you've settled on pricing and financing. Generally, we can make you an offer for your vehicle.
Sign the Sales Agreement
After choosing a vehicle, finalizing financing, and negotiating trade-ins, it's time to sign on the line and pay your down payment if you have one. Drop off your Trade-in and pick up your new vehicle.
Your New Vehicle
Depending on any packages or work we need to complete on the vehicle before handing it over, you may be able to trade in your old vehicle and drive your new one home immediately. However, we may need a few days before your new vehicle is ready.
Depending on any packages or work we need to complete on the vehicle before handing it over, you may be able to trade in your old vehicle and drive your new one home immediately. However, we may need a few days before your new vehicle is ready.
We're here to help guide you through the purchase process at LAX Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, and we hope the experience is so seamless for you that you'll recommend us to your friends, buy your next vehicle from us as well, and keep your newly purchased vehicle in top shape at our Service Center. We look forward to meeting you!