So, you’ve passed your driver’s test and officially have your driver’s license. You’ve been saving up all of your babysitting money, or hoarding every paycheck from your after-school job and you’re ready to buy your first car. YOU ARE SO EXCITED. But, you have no idea what you are doing. You’re an adult so you want to do it on your own without your mom or dad’s help…but also you kinda need some help. Good news, your friends here at Harchelroad Motors of Imperial and Wauneta have your back.
There are a few things that you are definitely going to need to bring with you if you hope to drive home with a new car:
- Proof of insurance. Most places will ask for proof of insurance, but if you don’t already have insurance because this is your first car purchase, it’s a good idea to have contacted an insurance company to figure out how much insurance will cost for the vehicle you’re looking at, and have them on standby when you plan to buy the vehicle.
- Talk to your bank or credit union and get pre-approved for the loan you’ll need. You may get something resembling a blank check (up to a certain maximum) that must be signed by you and the dealer. By getting pre-approved, you will know the total loan amount and interest rate you qualify for.
- Your Driver’s License. To be able to test drive the vehicle you’ll need to have your license, but you’ll also need it when you buy the vehicle.
Don’t worry, Harchelroad Motors will provide the DMV with the paperwork they need. If, however, you need to transfer ownership of the vehicle yourself (or if you’d prefer to do it yourself), you should ask our representative for:
- The Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO), if the vehicle is brand new/has never been titled in NY.
- The current title, if the vehicle is used/pre-owned and has been titled before.
- A dealer’s invoice, to function as proof of sale and fees paid.
That’s it! So stop by Harchelroad Motors today or check out our website to find your brand new car! We have a bunch of options that have the teen driver technology, so even mom and dad can relax about your new found freedom!
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