Lithia Springs Ford

Ready to Buy or Lease? Here’s What You Need.

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What to Bring to the Dealership When You're Ready to Buy or Lease in Lithia Springs, GA

So, you’ve browsed through our inventory and found a particular new Ford model or great used vehicle that’s caught your fancy. What now? A lot of shoppers can get confused about what comes next, but here at Lithia Springs Ford, our chief goal is to make your driving experience as enjoyable and convenient as possible. That’s why we put together this helpful checklist for you to refer to!

Whether it’s securing a competitive loan or reasonable lease terms for the coming years, our finance team is here for you. Keep reading to learn more about what to bring to the dealership when you’re ready to buy or lease a car! If it helps, we even made this list printable so you can check off items as you go. We’re excited to serve you!

What To Bring

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Your Driver's License

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ProofOfInsurance

Proof of Car Insurance

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Proof of Income

Proof of Income

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Method of Payment

Method of Payment

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Your Social Security Number

Your Social Security Number

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Trade in Your Old Vehicle

This is us kindly asking you to sell us your car. We’ll cut to the chase — we’re interested. In today’s market, used cars are a hot commodity, especially given the shortages imposed by COVID. Whether it’s a rugged workhorse like an SUV or truck or a practical commuter like a sedan, we’ll give you its fair market value via KBB® Instant Cash Offer. You can also trade in your old vehicle and knock off a few grand from the sticker price of your new ride! It’s a win-win situation. Either bring your offer or your trade appraisal and pair it with the items below:

Documents for Trade-In

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

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All Sets of Trade-In Vehicle's Keys

All sets of keys

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What to Pay Attention to During Your Test Drive

We highly recommend that you take the model you’re looking at for a test drive before purchasing or leasing. If you’re interested in taking a test drive, schedule an appointment with us online and pay attention to the following once you’re behind the wheel:

Get comfy in the driver's seat

Get comfortable in the
driver's seat

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Pay attention to the feel of the ride

Pay attention to the feel
of the ride

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Try out various features inside and out

Try out various features
inside and out

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Test out the parking and visibility in different environments

Test out the parking and
visibility in different
environments

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Don't rush!

Don't rush!

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Final Steps in the Car-Buying Process

This is the best part! You’re only two steps away from driving home your dream car. Just two steps remain:

Review the paperwork carefully before signing

Review the paperwork
carefully before signing

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

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

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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’re considering the purchase or lease of a new vehicle from Lithia Springs Ford, feel free to contact us or stop by anytime at 870 Thornton Road, Lithia Springs, GA 30122 for a test drive. We look forward to serving our customers from Atlanta, Dallas, Douglasville and Smyrna.