So you’ve sat at home for weeks, trawling through dealership websites, going back and forth on the make and model, arguing with your significant other about the exact shade of red the finish needs to be. THEN, when you think you’ve found your next dream car, it’s time to drive around a strip of dealerships, saying the same spiel to the same car salesmen with the same slimy smile squeezed in the same suit. By the time you’ve managed to talk, test drive and escape with 100 business cards you’re exhausted. Not to mention the time taken to haggle and negotiate on price. Sound familiar?

What if there was another way to buy a new car? One that takes the hassle out of doing all the stuff you just don’t want to do. Come closer my friend, we’re about to spill the beans on the best way to buy a new car and it’s by engaging with a new car buying service.

So you may be thinking to yourself, what the hell is a new car buying service and why should I use one? Good question.

WHAT IS A NEW CAR BUYING SERVICE?

Let’s squash the assumption that a new car buying service is only for the rich and famous. You don’t have to be Kanye West to hire a professional that does the work for you… but hey, we’re more than happy to source a Porsche if that’s your next ride.

To put it simply, a new car buying service, or car broker, connects people looking to buy a car with the car dealerships themselves and handles all the back and forth, including price negotiation.

Yes, you’ve read that correctly, it means that you never have to haggle with a car salesman for a free golf umbrella ever again.

WHY DO I NEED IT?

There are multiple reasons why you should use a new car buying service. Yes, we may be a ‘lil bias being in the business ourselves, but hear us out.

• You WILL Get a Better Deal
  Because successful car brokers (like us….brag) have fantastic relationships with the dealerships they frequently purchase from, it means that they’re able to negotiate competitive prices due to the number of clients they bring in and successful deals that are done.
• Skip the Negotiation
  If you like haggling over the price of a new car, then a new car buying service may not be for you. But if you want to avoid the back and forth, the strong arming and the constant feeling that you’re coming off with the rotten end of the stick, then you should definitely give this a try.
• Free up Your Time
  No more driving from dealership to dealership. Use the time you get back to plan your next road trip in your slick new car. Sounds a lot more fun right?
• Remove the Financial Headache
  A good car buying service will also help finance your new car and will create a loan that suits your needs and budget. No more running off to the banks, we’ve all had enough of those.
• Remain Anonymous
  While car brokers need your initial information to get you the right price and the car you’re dreaming of, this information is never given over to the dealership until you’ve made your final decision, so you can rest assured that Tom, Dick and Harry won’t be sending you random texts and emails screaming about hail damage.
• Tap Into Specalised Knowledge
  When you engage with a new car buying service, you're able to tap into their expertise and specalised knowledge. This includes being able to compare different makes of car, give accurate insight into the current state of affairs and set realistic expectations around wait times. You can relax knowing you have someone in your corner to give true advice when you need it most.

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR.

Not all car buying services handle business in the same way. This is where you need to take the time to do your research and choose which new car buying service is right for you and your needs. Yes, there are some dodgy dealers out there, so make sure you come armed with a lot of questions and be specific.
Here are a few things to look out for so you know you’re in the right hands when it comes to purchasing your new car.

• Hidden Costs and Fees
  Be wary of any hidden costs and fees that car brokers may try to pass onto you. At The Car Concierge, you don't pay us anything, there are no secret handshakes, dodgy deals or defunct cars here.
• No After Purchase Service
  There are some car buying services out there that are quick to do the dash. Once you’ve signed on the dotted line with the dealership, and the funds have been accepted, your car broker should have a follow up plan in place to ensure that you are happy with your purchase and support the delivery of the vehicle until it arrives safely into your hot little hands.
• They Don’t Offer Trade-ins
  Make sure that your car broker also offers trade-ins. This means that their service is all about making you, the customer, able to drive off with your new car as quickly and easily as possible, with no extra baggage.

HOW DOES IT ALL WORK?

Now that you understand what a car buying service does, how it will benefit you and what to look out for, it’s time to wrap your head around how it all works. The beauty of hiring a new car buying service is that the process is as streamlined as your new car… when done correctly.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Now that you’re armed with the right information as to why you should be using a new car buying service, it’s time to get started and get you into that brand new car.

Still umming and ahhhing over if this service is right for you? (hint: it is). Feel free to jump on over to our contact page and fill in your deets and we’ll be in touch shortly to see if we can help (hint: we can.)

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