Is now a good time to buy a car?

If you are considering buying a new used car, you may be wondering whether or not now is the best time to actually buy a car. With everything that has happened over the past 18 months and with coronavirus still being a part of our everyday lives, here is everything you need to know about whether or not you should buy a car during the coronavirus crisis. 

Realistically, now is as good a time as any to buy a used car, but the way in which we buy may be slightly different, or there may be a higher or lower demand for cars in some different areas. 

The world is rapidly changing and as we saw many people working from home last year, as things start to open up again, many are returning to their normal places of work and so they need cars in order to get them there. Also, a lot of people have moved home to more rural areas as opposed to city dwelling, so they could need a car for that reason too. However, buying a car can be tough at the best of times so here are some things to consider.

Buying

When you are thinking of buying your car, look at the market, availability and the price. While we at Hilton Garage price match and always have our lowest prices on display, we cannot account for other garages. It is worth doing your research and making sure the price is a good deal for the age and mileage on the car, as there may be room to negotiate in areas. 

Take it online 

You have the option of taking your purchase online if you are concerned about visiting in person. With click and deliver, you can buy your used car online and have it delivered to you, which is peace of mind that you don’t have to go out and about to find your car. There is also a 14 day money back guarantee with distance sales, so if you have not seen the car prior to delivery, you have 14 days to change your mind for any reason. Get in touch to ask us more about this.

Delivery 

Speaking of delivery, whether you buy online or in person, we can have your car delivered to you. This can save you an extra trip, hassle, or bringing someone else into the mix to drop you off when collecting your car. We are passionate about the safety of our customers, so we will do everything we can to help with this. 

Cleaning 

We are stringent in our cleaning process and we will make sure all vehicles are sanitised and safe for our customers, with staff members taking extra precautions too if you choose to visit us. 

If you have any concerns or questions we would love to help, please get in touch and speak to us about buying a car from Hilton Garage during the pandemic. We are committed to helping our customers find their dream cars and that doesn’t stop now, so let us help you and keep you safe in the process.