If you’re looking to buy a new car, then it’s important that you know all the different options available to you.
There are many different types of car dealerships, and different positives and negatives are associated with each.
Here, we’ll run through all these options, so you can decide which form of car dealership suits your needs and requirements the best.
Brand Specific Dealers
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If you love one specific car manufacturer, or if you’ve done your research on the exact make and model of car you’d like to purchase, then a brand specific dealership may be a good option.
By going directly to the manufacturer’s dealership, you’ll be greeted with a good selection of the cars you’d like to purchase, which can save you endless shopping around. In addition to this, these vehicles are often checked and serviced directly by the manufacturer, using approved parts. This can help to give you greater peace of mind if you’re looking to buy a used car.
Additionally, customer service at these dealerships is always of the highest standard. However, all of this comes at a cost and if you buy from a brand specific dealership, you may pay a premium. Be willing to haggle to get the best deal.
Big Used Dealership
Large dealerships that specialise in used vehicles are a great option if you have no idea what car you’d like to buy or would simply like to browse and try multiple options. These used dealerships provide you with the widest range of choice available, and some even have over a thousand cars on display.
However, there are downsides to visiting these dealerships. Most do not sell new cars at all, and many place their salespeople on commission heavy contracts, which means that their sales tactics can be quite aggressive. Plus, although they’re cheaper than brand specific dealers, you may still not be getting the best deal available.
Small Garages
Small and independent garages are a great option if you’re looking for a cheap used car, particularly as your first car. Many brand specific dealers and big used dealerships will only stock cars of a certain value, selling older models to small garages. So, if your budget is smaller, this is the place to look.
However, small garages often don’t provide the reliability of brand specific dealers, so you may be best advised to take out a warranty with your purchase.
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Online Dealerships
If you don’t fancy trudging around dealerships in the cold and wet, then online dealerships such as Imperial Cars are a solid choice. With these types of dealerships, you can browse hundreds of cars from the comfort of your own home. Plus, you can directly compare the listings side by side.
Listings are generally accompanied by photos and videos, but the downside is that if you simply buy online, you won’t see the car in person before you purchase it.
We hope you’ve enjoyed this guide to the different types of dealerships. Each dealership type suits a specific purpose, so weigh up the pros and cons and decide which is right for you.
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Types of FFLs:
Dealers:
01 – Dealer in firearms other than destructive devices.
02 – Pawnbroker in firearms other than destructive devices.
09 – Dealer in destructive devices.
Manufacturers:
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07 – Manufacturer of firearms other than destructive devices.
10 – Manufacturer of destructive devices, ammunition for destructive devices or armor piercing ammunition.
Importer:
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11 – Importer of destructive devices, ammunition for destructive devices or armor piercing ammunition
Other:
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Published by ATF on July 19, 2016