You’re ready to buy a car and you know you want a Toyota. That’s great! But where should you make your purchase? Should you buy it locally or online? There are many reasons your local Toyota dealership is still your best option.
We know buying a car in today’s world means you have a variety of options. And for many things, buying online makes sense. It certainly seems convenient. But not every item you buy is meant to be purchased online. There are some key elements missing when you don’t shop for your car in person, such as the test drive and top-notch customer service from someone who lives in and understands your community.
Keep reading to learn how to have the best purchase experience when you buy your new Toyota vehicle.
Start Your Research Online
Consumers are more internet savvy than ever before. Google states that 59 percent of shoppers worldwide say they research online to ensure they make the best purchase.
We agree! When you’re making a big purchase, it’s wise to spend time contemplating your choices. And what better way to do that than with an internet search? You can:
- Compare brands
- Look at makes and models
- Decide between used and new
- Select from various features
- Search for local Toyota dealers
- Pinpoint where you choose to shop
That’s just the start. Most of us spend time learning as much as possible before we home in on what we really want. By researching online, you’ll be prepared for your visit to the dealer. You’ll know what you’re looking for, at least at the basic level, and you can get more precise about the questions you really want answered. Your research might even lead to things you didn’t even know to ask about.
How a Local Toyota Dealership Can Give You Exactly What You Want
Most car shoppers can easily make decisions about make, model, color, and features. But they might not know to look for things that can have a significant impact on the buying experience as well as car ownership in the coming months and years. Purchasing your new Toyota in person does have its benefits.
CLEAR Purchase Experience
Imagine having transparency in the car-buying process. That’s not something most people expect. Yet we’ve made it the core of our business.
At Beaverton Toyota, you have access to all the information you need from the moment you step onto our showroom floor. Our CLEAR Purchase Experience means you’ll have iPad technology ready and waiting to help you research and focus on what’s most important to you. We’ll even show you how to use it because we believe the best purchase is well-informed.
With CLEAR, the posted price is always the best price. There’s no need to negotiate for the lowest price; it’s already yours.
ToyotaCare No Cost Maintenance Plan
Nobody likes driving away from a dealer only to find themselves in a service station a short time later. We know that, which is why we’ve created ToyotaCare. When you buy your Toyota through a local dealership, you’re part of our Toyota family. We offer a no-cost maintenance plan that includes 24-hour roadside assistance.
ToyotaCare provides you with standard maintenance for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. You’ll receive services like:
- Oil changes and oil filter replacement
- Tire rotations
- Multi-point vehicle inspections
- Fluid levels inspection and refills
Imagine your peace of mind as you drive away with your new car.
Financing Your Car
Are you ready to talk about financing? We get that it can be a touchy subject. Maybe you’re not quite sure where you stand. That’s why a lot of people spend time on the internet, trying to figure out their payment options.
Our Beaverton Toyota finance department keeps it as simple as possible. You’ll find friendly finance managers willing to work with you to get you a payment plan you can live with.
Start by asking yourself a question: how is my credit? We get that everyone is at a different stage of life and that we all need a vehicle to move around in. That’s why we make the process easy no matter what your situation. All you need to do is fill out our free credit application to start the process.
Advantages of Certified
Nobody wants to buy a car and have it turn out to be a lemon. That’s where buying online can turn into a really big problem. If you buy from a less-than-reputable dealership, they may be in it for fast cash. If you buy from an individual, you’ll never know the car’s actual condition. You’ll be taking your chances as you hand over your money, fingers crossed, and hoping your car will be reliable for many months to come.
At Beaverton Toyota, we take a different approach. To be a Toyota Certified Used Vehicle, it must be under 6 model years old and have less than 85,000 miles. Why? Because this ensures you’ll be purchasing a reliable car.
We take every car qualified for this program through a rigorous 160-point inspection. It also goes through a CARFAX vehicle history report to ensure only the best vehicles get our seal of approval.
Take It for a Test Drive
When buying a vehicle at a local dealership, you can slide into the seat, take it for a test drive, check out its ride, and see how it responds as you push down on the accelerator. Does it offer the power you’re looking for? How does it handle turns, hills, and highway speeds? Take it where you might take it in real life and with the dealer representative right there next to you to answer any questions that come up.
It’s not just the driving that matters when you buy a car. Does the interior fit your lifestyle too? Is there enough cargo space? What about enough leg room in the back seat? Your kids might be little now, but they’re going to grow. And if you carpool for work, your coworkers will thank you.
The beauty of shopping in person is that a particular model doesn’t fit your needs, there are plenty more options right there to choose from. Take them all for a test drive!
It’s easy to buy shampoo, a shirt, or a book online, and equally easy to return them if they aren’t quite what you expect. But a car is a significant purchase you’ll use daily for many years to come. Buying from a local Toyota dealership means you can walk around it, open the trunk, and check under the hood. You can make sure it’s the right vehicle for you.
View the inventory at Beaverton Toyota to start exploring your options. How can we help you find your next car?
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