Auto Trader California 
What’s the difference between a good car dealer and a bad one?
It’s all in the personality. A community focused car dealer is less interested in selling you the hottest model and more interested in finding a car that will match your lifestyle piece-by-piece. No one car is perfect for everyone, after all, and a family friendly SUV could be too much for an individual who just wants to drive back and forth from school! With so many different brands and models on the market, it’ll really help to find a car dealer that sees eye-to-eye with you on your goals for the future.
Do you have a family? What about your budget? All these factors will be explored below to help you prepare for your trip to the local community focused car dealer.
Did You Know?
What’s the state of car buying in the United States? Still pretty good, all things considered! Over 88% of Americans reported owning at least one car back in 2014 and the average family owns two. An impressive 30% of American households have three, with a combination of single-passenger vehicles and family SUVs a popular choice. Used cars are more popular than they’ve ever been for their combined affordability and high quality, with the average vehicle on the road having three owners in its lifetime. Which car will best suit you should be written down and analyzed before meeting up with the nearby car dealership.
Family Cars
A family car is unlike your average single-passenger vehicle. It needs to be able to tackle anything life throws at it, from spontaneous camping trips to scheduled drives to soccer practice. A survey conducted in 2016 by CarGurus found that parents are much more likely to select a vehicle based on its ability to meet the family’s needs as a whole, with transporting kids’ sports equipment topping the list at 45% and carrying an infant stroller following close behind at 33%. Yet more concerns involved transporting pets and going on vacation! Can a single car truly fit the bill?
Couple Cars
Family cars are all well and good, but what if you just live with a significant other? Single-passenger vehicles are a fine choice, particularly if they’re used, and will make sure you get where you need to go. GMC cars have remained one of the most sought after brands for their variety of choices, from the 2017 GMC Terrain to the 2016 GMC Acadia. If you have a baby on the way and want to make sure you’re prepared for the future, choosing a family friendly vehicle certainly wouldn’t hurt. These cars are designed to accommodate children and pets, with a plethora of modern safety features to soothe those first-time parent woes!
Affordable Cars
Maybe you’re a student that just wants a car to help friends get around. Perhaps you’re tired of the commute and want more freedom. Used cars are the way to go. Millions of used vehicles exchange hands every year and, as explored above, the amount of used cars on the road vastly outnumber the amount of new vehicles. Autotrader recently dubbed the Buick Enclave one of the nine safest used SUVs back in 2015. If you’re concerned about quality, never fear! Car dealerships put used vehicles through a rigorous program to assess their quality, mileage and safety features before being put up to market.
Questions To Ask Your Community Focused Car Dealer
Now that you have a better picture in mind of your dream car…what should you ask your community focused car dealer? If you’re thinking used, ask them about their certified pre-owned models. These offer a host of useful insurance benefits that can see you saving money down the road. For those that want to go in all the way, the 2017 Buick LaCross received a stunning five-star overall crash protection rating by the National Highway Traffic And Safety Administration on top of being considered the safest family car by New York Daily News. When in doubt? The 2016 GMC Acadia is a good choice for big families or new families alike.
No matter your lifestyle or preferences, there’s a car out there with your name on it.