{"id":4645,"date":"2026-11-11T21:39:35","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T21:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invoice-pricing.com\/cars\/?post_type=buying-tip&#038;p=4645"},"modified":"2026-11-11T21:39:35","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T21:39:35","slug":"what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-new-car","status":"publish","type":"buying-tip","link":"https:\/\/invoice-pricing.com\/cars\/buying-tip\/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-new-car\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Look for When Buying a New Car at the Dealership?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ip-pm\">\n<style>\n#ip-pm *, #ip-pm *::before, #ip-pm *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n#ip-pm {\n  --brand:         #0696bf;\n  --brand-dark:    #056d8a;\n  --brand-light:   #e0f5fb;\n  --brand-border:  #b3e2f0;\n  --navy:          #1a2d3d;\n  --ink:           #212529;\n  --muted:         #5d6b7a;\n  --soft:          #f4f8fb;\n  --border:        #dbe5f0;\n  --white:         #ffffff;\n  --danger-bg:     #fff1f1;\n  --danger-border: #ffd1d1;\n  --danger:        #df3b3b;\n  --gold-bg:       #fff8e6;\n  --gold-border:   #ffe0a3;\n  --gold:          #db9700;\n  --r:             20px;\n  --r-sm:          12px;\n  --shadow:        0 16px 44px rgba(6,150,191,.13);\n  font-family: 'Montserrat', 'Open Sans', sans-serif;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  color: var(--ink);\n  line-height: 1.6;\n  display: block;\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 100%;\n  overflow-x: hidden;\n  position: relative;\n}\n\n#ip-pm .hero,\n#ip-pm .trust-bar,\n#ip-pm .sec {\n  display: block;\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 100%;\n  overflow: hidden;\n}\n\n#ip-pm a { text-decoration: none; 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Before the test drive, confirm the VIN matches the car you came for. Before you sign, put your written out-the-door quote next to the buyer&#x27;s order and check that the price and every term match. Before you leave, get copies of everything you signed, every key, and any promises in writing.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hero-card\">\n  <h2>Get dealer prices<\/h2>\n  <p>Pick your make. On the next page you choose the model and trim, enter your ZIP and pick which local dealers get your request.<\/p>\n  <form class=\"ip-form\" action=\"https:\/\/invoice-pricing.com\/secure\/app1.cfm\" method=\"get\">\n    <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"engine\" value=\"organic\">\n    <label><span class=\"lbl\">Make<\/span><select name=\"make\" required><option value=\"\">Select make<\/option><option value=\"1\">Acura<\/option><option value=\"43\">Alfa Romeo<\/option><option value=\"4\">Audi<\/option><option value=\"5\">BMW<\/option><option value=\"6\">Buick<\/option><option value=\"7\">Cadillac<\/option><option value=\"8\">Chevrolet<\/option><option value=\"9\">Chrysler<\/option><option value=\"11\">Dodge<\/option><option value=\"59\">FIAT<\/option><option value=\"13\">Ford<\/option><option value=\"62\">Genesis<\/option><option value=\"15\">GMC<\/option><option value=\"16\">Honda<\/option><option value=\"17\">Hyundai<\/option><option value=\"18\">Infiniti<\/option><option value=\"20\">Jaguar<\/option><option value=\"21\">Jeep<\/option><option value=\"22\">Kia<\/option><option value=\"23\">Land Rover<\/option><option value=\"24\">Lexus<\/option><option value=\"25\">Lincoln<\/option><option value=\"53\">Maserati<\/option><option value=\"26\">Mazda<\/option><option value=\"27\">Mercedes-Benz<\/option><option value=\"2\">MINI<\/option><option value=\"29\">Mitsubishi<\/option><option value=\"30\">Nissan<\/option><option value=\"34\">Porsche<\/option><option value=\"57\">Ram<\/option><option value=\"171\">Rivian<\/option><option value=\"37\">Subaru<\/option><option value=\"56\">Tesla<\/option><option value=\"39\">Toyota<\/option><option value=\"40\">Volkswagen<\/option><option value=\"41\">Volvo<\/option><\/select><\/label>\n    <button class=\"btn btn-primary\" type=\"submit\">Get dealer prices<\/button>\n  <\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\"><div class=\"w\"><div class=\"video-embed\">\n  <p><strong>Watch the short version<\/strong><\/p>\n  <div class=\"video-frame\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/58XuFHpsU8g?playsinline=1&amp;rel=0\" title=\"What to Check at the Dealership Before Buying a Car\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec sec-alt\"><div class=\"w\"><h2>When should you stop and check?<\/h2><div class=\"steps\"><div class=\"step\"><h3>1. Before the test drive<\/h3><p>Confirm the VIN so you know you are driving the exact car you came for, and note the starting mileage.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"step\"><h3>2. Before you sign<\/h3><p>Put your written out-the-door quote beside the buyer&#x27;s order. Check the VIN, the price and every term: incentives, add-ons, fees, trade-in credit, deposit and final balance. If they do not match what the dealer sent you, ask questions and be prepared to walk away.<\/p><p class=\"cite\">Source: <a href=\"#src-ftc_know\">1<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"step\"><h3>3. Before you leave<\/h3><p>Get complete copies of everything you signed, along with the registration and warranty paperwork. Make sure you have every key, any remaining dealer promises in writing, and a contact for anything still pending.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec sec-alt\"><div class=\"w\"><div class=\"card\"><h3>Three checkpoints<\/h3><ul><li>Test drive: VIN matches, starting mileage noted<\/li><li>Signing: buyer&#x27;s order matches your written quote, line by line<\/li><li>Leaving: copies of everything, every key, promises in writing<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec related\"><div class=\"w\"><h2>Related guides<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/invoice-pricing.com\/cars\/buying-tip\/car-buyers-order-checklist\/\">Car buyer&#x27;s order: what to check before signing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/invoice-pricing.com\/cars\/buying-tip\/car-dealership-finance-office-checklist\/\">Dealership finance office checklist<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/invoice-pricing.com\/cars\/buying-tip\/new-car-delivery-checklist\/\">New car delivery 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