Whether it be about the selection, staff, or service center, many misconceptions about car buying can make people feel unnecessarily anxious about the whole experience. Fortunately for our readers, talking to your Honda dealer can set the record straight. Here are three myths you’ve probably heard about car dealerships that we would like to debunk.
Myth: Paying in Cash Will Help You Save
This myth is untrue for several reasons. Some buyers may not be interested in securing a loan and may choose to buy a vehicle outright from a dealership.
While perfectly acceptable, this option does not usually save them any money in the end. Dealerships will sometimes offer incentives to finance with them in the form of discounts and lower interest rates that can save buyers overall in the long run.
Myth: External Lenders Offer Better Interest Rates
While always a good idea to shop around for a loan that best suits you, it may not always come from the place you expect. Dealerships can offer buyers some of the most agreeable financing options, so don’t immediately disregard the idea of financing in-house. It’s worth the time to at least read over the financing options put forth by the dealership before making a final decision on lenders.
Myth: Buy on a Rainy Day
Another myth says dealerships have a more challenging time selling vehicles on days with bad weather, so they would be more willing to negotiate with customers on rainy days to make a sale. This may have been true at one time, but enough potential buyers have heard it by now that dealerships are often more crowded on rainy days.
Get the Facts at Our Honda Dealership in Van Nuys
If you still have questions or have other misconceptions holding you back from your next new Honda vehicle, a visit to Honda Van Nuys will help set things straight. Stop by today to take a peek at our wide selection of cars, and you just might find the vehicle you’ve been searching for!
