Is it better to buy your car from a dealer or private seller? If you’re having an internal car dealer vs. private seller debate, like a lot of Cedar City drivers, we’re here to help. The choice is ultimately up to you, but you should know that many buyers find it easier to take care of everything in one place—and only a dealership offers that level of convenience. We’ve put together a detailed comparison of buying from a car dealer vs. private seller below.
Car Dealer vs. Private Seller – Getting a Loan
You could shop around to every bank and lender in the Mesquite, NV area for the best rate on a car loan, if you’re buying from a private seller. Or, you could just come to us. Most dealers work with multiple lenders to find the most competitive rates.
Car Dealer vs. Private Seller – Variety
So, you drive all the way to the private seller’s home to look at his or her car, just to find out you don’t like it or it wasn’t as advertised. Now the process starts all over again. We have a wide selection of vehicles on our lot. Even in the unlikely event that you can’t find the right car for you in our inventory, we can likely find it for you.
Car Dealer vs. Private Seller – Convenience and Safety
There is some risk associated with meeting someone you don’t know in a neighborhood you’re not familiar with, not to mention the inconvenience of trying to find a time that works for the both of you. None of that is an issue with a dealership. We have business hours convenient to most folks and we have a safe and well-lit location. In fact, you can even buy a car without leaving your house.
Buying from a Dealer vs. Private Seller – Warranty Coverage
Most cars sold by private sellers are not still under warranty. All of our new cars are under warranty, as well as our certified pre-owned cars. Certified pre-owned cars, however, have to pass a strict inspection and are covered by warranty. You’ll only find these vehicles at a dealership, not with a private seller.
Buying from a Dealer vs. Private Seller – Trading In
Obviously, a private seller is not going to take your current car as a trade. So, selling your old car is an entirely separate transaction. When you buy from a dealership, you can trade in your old vehicle and pick out your new one on the same day.
Buying from a Dealer vs. Private Seller – Registration and Taxes
When you buy a car from us, we take care of all the registration and tax paperwork for you. It’s all handled before you leave the dealership. But if you buy from a private seller, you will need to go to the DMV and take care of all of that yourself.
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Did you know that buying a car from us is so easy that you can even apply for financing, value your trade, and calculate your payment before you even leave the house? Try doing that with a private seller. We’re just down the road from Hurricane, and you can pay us a visit whenever it’s most convenient for you.
