What To Bring To The Dealership

Whether you buy or lease a new car, we know the process takes time and can be a little overwhelming. Here at Volkswagen of Ocala, we want to help save you time during your next visit to our dealership.

Do you know which vehicle you want to upgrade to? If not, we have an incredible new and used inventory available that you can easily browse through on our website. When you find a vehicle that piques your interest, you can get pre-approved online. Finally, when you’re ready to visit us to make your purchase or lease official, there are many documents you’ll need to bring with you. We put together the list below to help you plan ahead and prepare for your time at our dealership.

We encourage you to print the checklist below or save it on your phone so you can have it close by when you’re ready to complete your purchase.

What To Bring To Purchase A Vehicle

• Driver’s License: You should always have your license with you, but it’s especially important when visiting a car dealership. Before you can test drive a car, a member of our team will ask to see a copy of your driver’s license.
• Proof of Insurance: In Florida, all drivers must carry proof of insurance whenever they’re behind the wheel. When you purchase your car at Gettel Automotive, you will need to show valid proof of insurance. For more peace of mind, contact your insurance agent to find out what you need to add the new vehicle to your policy.
• Proof of Income: If you’re planning on getting a loan through Gettel Automotive, bring a few of your most recent pay stubs. Showing proof of employment is crucial when applying for an auto loan.
• Preferred Form of Payment: Whether you decide a loan, check, or cash is your preferred form of payment, you’ll want to have it ready. Plan to have your down payment with you when you walk in. and if you plan to finance through the dealership, make sure to set aside some time to fill out the necessary paperwork.
• Credit Score and History: At Gettel Automotive, we can pull and check your credit score, but before you come in, you can check it yourself and bring it in for us to speed up the process.
• Discount Information: If you have a discount coming from the dealership, manufacturer, or your credit card company, you’ll need to provide accurate documentation in order to take advantage of it.

What To Bring To Trade In Your Vehicle

• Title and Registration: This documentation is important when proving that the car you want to trade in is actually yours. If you’re having trouble locating the original title, you can get a copy from your DMV. If your registration is expired, it should still be eligible.
• Service Records: You can increase the trade-in value of your vehicle by providing proper documentation of all service and maintenance performed.
• All Sets of Keys: Bring all sets of keys that you have for your vehciel.

Find Your Next Vehicle

Whether you buy or lease a car, it’s the beginning of a new chapter in your life. Print or save this checklist so you can be prepared and save time when you’re ready to upgrade your ride. If you have any questions, contact us today or stop by our dealership at 5135 SW College Rd., Ocala, FL 34474. We look forward to serving our customers near The Villages and Orlando.

We can’t wait to see you!