What Should I Bring to the Dealership When I'm Ready to Buy or Lease?

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What to Bring to the Dealership When You're Ready to Buy or Lease in Lafayette, LA

Once you have chosen your favorite new Nissan or quality pre-owned vehicle here at Giles Nissan Lafayette, it’s time to get ready to finalize your purchase or lease. If you aren’t sure what to bring with you to our finance center, don’t worry — we’re here to help. Your time is valuable, and that’s why we have streamlined our financing process to make it as easy and stress-free as possible. Our experts have helped many people secure loans and leases over the years, and they’re ready to help you, too! To ensure you can sign on the dotted line for your ride without any hiccups, look through the comprehensive checklist below so you know what to expect when you visit us (and what documents you need to bring with you). If you’d like, you can print off the checklist to make collecting your documents easy. We look forward to serving you!

What To Bring

Your Driver's License

Proof of Car Insurance

Proof of Income

Method of Payment

Your Social Security Number

Trade in Your Old Vehicle

We’d love to buy your car! We’re always looking for vehicles to add to our pre-owned inventory here at Giles Nissan Lafayette, and when you trade in your current car, we’ll make you a great offer for it. You can save big by applying this offer toward the purchase or lease of your new vehicle! If you’re planning to trade in, get your CARFAX® Trade-In Value today. Then, print out your quote and bring it with you, along with these items:

Documents for Trade-In
(title, registration, current loan paperwork)

All Sets of Keys

What to Pay Attention to During Your Test Drive

Taking a test drive is a vital part of choosing a car. When you visit us, you can take your favorite vehicles for a spin to see which one best fits your needs. Remember to pay attention to these things during your time behind the wheel:

Get comfy in the driver's seat

Pay attention to the feel of the ride

Try out various features inside and out

Test out the parking and visibility in different environments

Don't rush!

Final Steps in the Car-Buying Process

You’re almost done! We’re thrilled that you’re nearly ready to drive home in a new car you love. Here are the final steps:

Review the paperwork carefully before signing

Remember your new keys and thank the people you've been working with

We hope our handy checklist has helped you gather the documents you need to have a smooth, hassle-free buying or leasing experience with us. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us or stop by anytime at 6137 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503 . We look forward to serving our customers from New Iberia, Abbeville, Youngsville and Broussard.