What to Bring to the Dealership When You're Ready to Buy or Lease in Elmhurst, IL

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What to Bring to the Dealership When You're Ready to Buy or Lease in Elmhurst, IL

Buying or leasing a vehicle can be truly exciting but also overwhelming. We know it’s a big decision to make, and that’s why our team here at Honda on Grand wants to make the process as easy as possible. To help you prepare to finalize your purchase or lease, we’ve compiled the checklist below so you know what documents and identification you need to bring to our dealership. Take a look at the following list to see what items to gather and what to expect when you visit us. We can’t wait to get you in the car of your dreams!

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

Now that you’re upgrading your ride, we’d love to buy your old vehicle! The value of your trade-in will offset the cost of a new or used vehicle from our inventory, so it’s a great opportunity to save some money. We’re always happy when our customers trade-in and upgrade to a vehicle they love. No matter the make or model, we’re interested, so find out how much your vehicle may be worth today! If you’d like to trade in your vehicle, make sure to bring these items with you:

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 Trade-In
Vehicle's Keys

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What to Pay Attention
to During Your Test Drive

Taking a test drive helps you get the feeling of a vehicle: how it runs, what features it has and whether it would be a good fit for your lifestyle. Your test drives will influence your decision at the end of the day, so it’s important to get the most out of your experience with each car. Here are some tips for having top-tier test drives:

Get comfy in the driver's seat

Get comfy 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

Almost there! Your next vehicle is almost ready to drive home. Here are two final things to remember:

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 thank the people
you've been working with!

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We hope this checklist has helped you feel more prepared for your buying or leasing experience with us. We can’t wait to have you visit. If you’re ready to purchase or lease a new or pre-owned vehicle from Honda on Grand, feel free to contact us or stop by anytime at 300 W. Grand Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 for a test drive. We look forward to serving our customers from Elmhurst and near Addison, Chicago and Villa Park.