Here at Livonia Chrysler Jeep®, we strive to offer the widest selection of new and used Chrysler cars and Jeep vehicles to customers in Plymouth, MI, and the surrounding areas. Our friendly dealers always make it their mission to find you the perfect vehicle, but we know that shopping for a new car can still be a stressful experience. What makes it worse is the likelihood that everyone you know, from your closest family members to a casual acquaintance, thinks that they have the perfect tip about how to get a great deal. But how do you sort through all of these car buying myths to find out what's fact and what's fiction?

We can help you sort through some of the most common misconceptions about the car buying process. One myth that you may have heard is that you should avoid a new model during its first year on the market. Some people think that the new car is getting a "beta test" of sorts during its first year on the road, but that's simply not true. Automakers spend years testing out new parts and vehicles before they make their way to a dealership.

Another common myth is that you could get a better deal on a car by paying cash, instead of financing. The problem with that plan is that, for a number of reasons, dealerships are actually incentivized to finance a vehicle. Choosing to finance your new car would likely result in a better deal because the dealer would be more encouraged to actually lower the price.  

Finally, to debunk one of the most prevalent myths, don't wait until the last possible second to bring up your trade-in. This "trick" is so common that dealerships have developed a name for it, "parachuting the trade." It won't increase how much money you receive for your trade-in vehicle. Instead, it just means that you'll be spending more time at the dealership.

That being said, there are still some things that you should keep in mind before you show up at the dealership. Of course, you should know whether you want to lease or buy a car, and what you're in the market for. Are you looking for a brand new Jeep? Or maybe you're looking for a used Chrysler vehicle. You should also know going in whether or not you need financing assistance. Once you've done the research and you have a better idea of what you want, the car buying process isn't all that intimidating.

And if you really want to make your car purchase a stress-free one, come visit our Jeep dealership near Plymouth, MI. We can find you a vehicle that perfectly fits your lifestyle and budget, whether you're interested in our new or used inventory. Call us, contact us online, or, better yet, visit us and test drive a new or used vehicle today. We're located 30777 Plymouth Road, so swing by and see us soon!