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Is it a surprise online sales of almost all products are about to surpass physical store sales? Probably not. The convenience of online shopping is hard to beat because we can look through thousands of offers without leaving home.
And while some purchases still require you to look at them physically, many don’t. But there’s a problem. Although we have such a great access to so many different products, goods and items, we are still bound by our misconceptions and lack of knowledge. It’s particularly true when shopping for a car online.
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The Problem With Buying A Car Online
You may be looking for a new vehicle straight from a manufacturer’s dealership, or you may want a used car on the many available sites. Regardless, statistics show most people only look locally. You’d think this is because people are concerned with checking a car up, but this doesn’t seem to be the case.
The main reason individuals want to buy a new car locally is because they can get it delivered easily or drive it off the lot. And it’s a valid reason. But what if there is a way to work around it?
The Benefits Of Going Outside Your Local Listings
Imagine you have the freedom to look wherever you want and find the perfect deal. Not only will you have a larger pool of vehicles from which to choose, but you will be able to select a better vehicle at a lower price because of different price ranges in different states.
This flexibility is quite important. Car dealerships and private sellers are familiar with the reluctance of their customers to buy a vehicle anywhere that isn’t in their proximity. This allows dealers to increase the prices of vehicles because there is limited competition. This isn’t to say you can’t find a great offer, but it is in places with a higher density of great offers.
An objection to looking country-wide is that you have to browse through many offers to find what you need. But if you know what you want to buy, you will be able to sort things and easily search through viable offers.
How To Ship A Newly Bought Car
If we have convinced you it’s is worth it to look for a car outside your local circle, then we have to also give you the way to get that car. You don’t need to worry. There are great and affordable options for auto transportation. Take Montway Auto Transport, for example. It can deliver a car to you to from anywhere in the country. Arranging the pickup and delivery is easy and your car will be insured.
You now have almost limitless options to buy a new car and you can even get a way better deal than you have expected. With the convenience of shopping online, car buyers are now set free. And you can now take advantage of it to the fullest. Knowledge is power and knowing you aren’t limited to local dealerships is a great advantage. Buy the car you want at a better price and get it delivered safely.
Article Last Updated: September 27, 2016.
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A sports, travel and business journalist for more than 45 years, James has written the new car review column The Weekly Driver since 2004.
In addition to founding this site in 2004, James writes a Sunday automotive column for The San Jose Mercury and East Bay Times in Walnut Creek, Calif., and monthly auto review and wellness columns for Gulfshore Business, a magazine in Southwest Florida.
An author and contributor to many newspapers, magazines and online publications, co-hosted The Weekly Driver Podcast from 2017 to 2024.