Dealership Checklist | Britsol TN
What to Bring to the Dealership When You're Ready to Buy or Lease a New Car in Bristol, TN
At Toyota of Bristol, we make upgrading to a new car easier than ever. Since opening our doors, we’ve guided many customers through the car-buying or leasing process and matched them with their perfect rides. We’ve observed and experienced that buying or leasing a car can be time-consuming and, if it’s your first time, a little overwhelming. To ensure that every guest is prepared and has the best experience possible, we wanted to share a few steps you can take before and during your visit to our dealership. We hope this list helps you save time when you’re ready to upgrade your vehicle!
First, do you know what kind of car you want? If not, we make it easy to shop our inventory of new and used cars online. We have a great selection of stylish, affordable and quality vehicles available! Did you already find a car that piqued your interest? Save time by getting pre-approved for financing online. When buying or leasing a car, there are several documents you’ll need to bring in to complete the process. Compile the documents below in advance to save even more time. Since the list is quite lengthy, we put together a printable checklist for you!
What To Bring
Your Driver's License
Proof of Car Insurance
Proof of Income
Method of Payment
Your Social Security Number
Trade in Your Old Vehicle
To trade in your current vehicle, visit our website for an Instant Cash Offer . This offer is valid for one week, so be sure to come in with your offer and vehicle within that time period. There are several benefits to trading in your vehicle before upgrading, but a popular one is that trading in helps lower your monthly payments.
Ready to trade in your vehicle? Remember these additional items:
Documents for Trade-In
(title, registration, current loan paperwork)
All Sets of Trade-In
Vehicle's Keys
What to Pay Attention to During Your Test Drive
When you’ve finally found your (potential) dream car, the next step is to test-drive it. Test-driving your vehicle is exciting because it gives you insight into how the ride will perform in your day-to-day life. Before you get behind the wheel, put together a list of what you’re looking for in your next ride. Consider your driving habits and lifestyle, and ask yourself if there are any safety features or technologies you’re looking for. Feel free to share your vehicle needs and any opinions you may have with our team. We’re here to help, so the more we know, the better!
Remember these extra steps for your next test drive.
Get comfy in the driver's seat
Pay attention to the feel of the ride
Try out various features inside and out
Test out the parking and visibility in different environments
Don't rush!
Final Steps in the Car-Buying Process
Before you can officially drive off into the sunset, here are two final steps to ensure your car-buying experience goes off without a hitch!
Review the paperwork carefully before signing
Remember your new keys and thank the people you've been working with
Buying a new car can be a really exciting experience. Print this checklist to help save time when buying or leasing a new car. If you have any questions, contact us today or stop by our dealership at 3045 W State St. Bristol, TN 37620. We look forward to serving our customers near Kingsport and Johnson City, TN, and Abingdon, VA.