If the dealer has to "shop" your credit to 10 different banks, you'll be sitting in the lobby for a long time.
Before hitting the lot, you need a solid game plan to avoid wasting time later.
If buying used, factor in 1 day to have a mechanic check the vehicle. 🤝 Phase 3: The Dealership Visit (4–8 Hours)
Calculate your monthly payment, insurance, and maintenance costs.
Even if you’ve picked the car, "the paperwork" is notoriously slow.
If the dealer has to "shop" your credit to 10 different banks, you'll be sitting in the lobby for a long time.
Before hitting the lot, you need a solid game plan to avoid wasting time later.
If buying used, factor in 1 day to have a mechanic check the vehicle. 🤝 Phase 3: The Dealership Visit (4–8 Hours)
Calculate your monthly payment, insurance, and maintenance costs.
Even if you’ve picked the car, "the paperwork" is notoriously slow.
