Dealership Checklist | Sarasota, FL

When you’ve decided it’s time to buy or lease your next vehicle, you want to make sure you’ve got everything you need. At Gettel Acura, we have a wide variety of new and certified pre-owned vehicles to choose from, so when you find yours, we want to make sure the process is as smooth and seamless as possible, which is why we’ve provided a checklist. Run through the list to make sure you have everything to purchase or lease your next vehicle.

What To Bring To Purchase A Vehicle

• Driver’s License: You should always have your license with you, but it’s especially important when visiting a car dealership. Before you can test drive a car, a member of our team will ask to see a copy of your driver’s license.
• Proof of Insurance: In Florida, all drivers must carry proof of insurance whenever they’re behind the wheel. When you purchase your car at Gettel Automotive, you will need to show valid proof of insurance. For more peace of mind, contact your insurance agent to find out what you need to add the new vehicle to your policy.
• Proof of Income: If you’re planning on getting a loan through Gettel Automotive, bring a few of your most recent pay stubs. Showing proof of employment is crucial when applying for an auto loan.
• Preferred Form of Payment: Whether you decide a loan, check, or cash is your preferred form of payment, you’ll want to have it ready. Plan to have your down payment with you when you walk in. and if you plan to finance through the dealership, make sure to set aside some time to fill out the necessary paperwork.
• Credit Score and History: At Gettel Automotive, we can pull and check your credit score, but before you come in, you can check it yourself and bring it in for us to speed up the process.
• Discount Information: If you have a discount coming from the dealership, manufacturer, or your credit card company, you’ll need to provide accurate documentation in order to take advantage of it.

What To Bring To Trade In Your Vehicle

• Title and Registration: This documentation is important when proving that the car you want to trade in is actually yours. If you’re having trouble locating the original title, you can get a copy from your DMV. If your registration is expired, it should still be eligible.
• Service Records: You can increase the trade-in value of your vehicle by providing proper documentation of all service and maintenance performed.
• All Sets of Keys: Bring all sets of keys that you have for your vehciel.

Find Your Next Vehicle At Gettel Acura

There’s a wide variety of vehicles for you to choose from at Gettel Acura. After conducting a thorough test drive and reviewing all the paperwork, be sure to enjoy your new Gettel Automotive vehicle. Our team of professionals will work with you until you find the vehicle that meets your criteria. Don’t forget to schedule maintenance service with us.

We can’t wait to see you!