10 Steps to Buying a New Car
Step 10: Driving Your New Car Home
While you are signing the paperwork, your salesperson is probably out back washing your new car and filling it up with fuel. Once the salesperson drives your car up the door, you have one last opportunity to inspect the car before it officially becomes yours. If you notice anything missing, not as promised, or there is damage to the car, request a "due bill" that will give you a receipt for work to be performed on the car. This due bill is a simple agreement that states the dealership owes you a service in the future. In addition, your due bill may reflect any additional accessories to be installed per your negotiations. Some dealers will have you sign a due bill even if nothing is due. This protects them from unscrupulous buyers who may claim something is owed to them that was not part of the negotiations.
If the car meets your satisfaction -- it has been out of your sight for maybe 15 minutes while you sign papers -- the only thing left to do is jump in your new car and enjoy the view on the way home. Once you get your new car home, make sure you spend some time reviewing the owner’s manual. There is a lot of information packed into the owner’s manual and if you have any questions don’t hesitate to give your salesperson a call. After all, they are there to help.
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