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Common Car Buying Terms and Questions You Should Know in Rockland, Ontario

Ram 1500 - Car Buying Terms and Questions You Should Know in Rockland, Ontario

Buying a car requires you to do your research and have your facts straight before you head to the dealership. You especially need to know the common car buying terms and be ready to ask common questions to ensure that you get the best car for your budget. At our dealership, we take the time to educate our valued customers from Rockland, Clarence-Rockland, Orleans, Hawkesbury, Embrun, and surrounding areas in Ontario. Whether you're looking to purchase a new vehicle or quality used vehicle, we've got the answers to all the common questions you should ask.

Common Car Buying Terms

Let's take a look at some of the questions you should consider asking, and some standard terms you should familiarize yourself with. Once you're ready, complete our online finance application to get started with your purchase.

  • Acquisition fee - originating the car loan
  • As-is - vehicles sold under a contract that is not represented as being in a roadworthy condition or certified
  • Downpayment - a lump sum paid forward during the car purchase that decreases the principal amount and can reduce your bi-weekly payments
  • Dealer fees - also referred to as documentation fees or registration fees, these are fees applicable to a vehicle to process the vehicle sale
  • Trade-in - you can sell your vehicle to a dealership and use the return as pat of your next vehicle purchase downpayment. Be sure to use our online trade-in tool to learn more.
  • Factory, manufacturer or OEM incentive - these are weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly offers and promotions from the manufacturer applicable to the sale of the vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions When Buying a Car

What are some questions I should ask a dealer before buying a car?

As the best car dealership for first time buyers in Rockland, Ontario, we encourage our customers to ask any and all questions about the vehicle, including vehicle specifications, our dealership fees, finance process and what services and discounts we have to offer. You should also consider questions to ask, including how many kilometres does the vehicle currently have? Does the vehicle offer two-wheel or four-wheel drive? What are the terms of the payment options? For all questions, be sure to contact us for further assistance.

How many kilometres or miles should a new car have on delivery?

New vehicles on our lot can range between single-digit kilometres or as high as 1,500kms. This can occur when the vehicle is transported between different areas of the dealership or when the vehicle is used for a test drive.

New Vehicle Inventory In Rockland, Ontario