Buying Cars Online – What You Will And What You Won’t Miss!

In the last two years, many things which seemed impossible to do online, have transitioned themselves into the virtual world so well that we barely even notice it. However, car buying is a process that still fits into the offline-only mode. While some companies are trying to make the experience completely online, it is still some time away. Let’s look at some things that you will miss and not miss while buying cars online!

• What you WON’T miss while buying cars online!

1. Crowded Showrooms
   Whenever an exciting car launches, herds of people just swim into the showrooms and look for a test drive. This has completely hampers the experience of a buyer and make makes it tiresome.
2. Waiting in line for a Test Drive
   There have been times when serious buyers have waited for a test drive for hours at a showroom! Either the dealership is crowded or there’s only one test car. The buyer always ends up waiting.
3. Unresponsive Sales Representatives
   Imagine you’re looking out to buy a car that’s very high in demand. You might notice that the sales representative is just not that interested in your clientele because he already has people lined up ready to pay up for the same car. This unpleasant experience can be completely eradicated when buying something online.
4. Unnecessary Additions to the Bill
   How many times have you seen thousands of Rupees added to the bill in the name of the handling fees, parking fees, etc? Well, all of this will be gone when you buy your car online since the prices will be standardized for every buyer.
5. A sales pitch for something you don’t want
   Most dealers get very pushy about selling accessories and coatings for your new car. It can get very annoying for a customer who absolutely does not want anything but the car.

• What you WILL miss while buying cars online!

1. The joy of Showroom Hopping
   Going from one showroom to another and comparing multiple cars in real-time is the best way to see what fits your requirement. Moreover, it is also the most fun part of the whole car buying experience!
2. The Sweet carols of Negotiation
   After you’ve selected a car, you will 100% sit down with the dealer and see where the costs can be cut. Be it insurance, accessories, or whatever, you will definitely try your hand at saving a couple of bucks! This will be out of the question while buying cars online.
3. Trying out your options
   When you walk into a showroom with a car on your mind, you don’t just go and see that one car. It may happen that you walked in thinking about a Creta and walked out with an Alcazar. Having the option of choosing what you like the most is one of the best things a buyer can have!
4. Pre-delivery Inspection
   Okay, be honest, the PDI is just a reason for you to look at your brand new car before you get it, right? Well, that and giving it a thorough check. This may not be possible while buying cars online because the warehouse might be 2000KMs away from you!
5. The Delivery Experience
   In India, car deliveries are a HUGE deal. You take your entire family, your friends come along, you cut a cake, it’s like a small party. Imagine answering the door and someone just hands over the car keys and….that’s it. This is the single most important thing you will miss while buying cars online!

What will you miss while buying cars online? Let us know in the comments below!