Whether you are looking to check out a used Subaru for sale, or buy a new Chevy, there are several advantages to car shopping at local Subaru dealers or local Chevy car dealerships. Instead of buying your next car online, here are the top three advantages for heading to your local Chevy car dealerships next time you are in the market for buying a Chevy.

#1. Ability To Inspect And Test Drive

Even though Chevrolet vehicles can be found in 2/3 of the world, there are some advantages to buying one locally. One of the most important advantages is the opportunity to visually inspect the vehicle, and get a feel for it. Many people say that they know once they drive a car whether it is right for them or not, within a very short timeframe. While there are some tempting convenience factors to shopping for a new car online, bypassing the local Chevy car dealerships in your area also means you miss out on being able to interact with the product in person. Not to mention, you will be able to ask questions and get answers immediately from knowledgeable salespeople in person whereas online you would most likely experience delays in communication.

#2. Support Local Businesses

In addition to giving you the opportunity to explore the vehicle better, shopping for cars at local dealerships has the advantage of helping to stimulate your local economy. Most car dealerships are tied to their communities and usually live within the area of their business. When you buy a car online, you are supporting large companies whereas when buying locally, you are essentially supporting one of your neighbors. If you are conscious about supporting small businesses in your area, buying your car is a good chance to do business with those in your own community. Also, often when you buy a car from a local dealership, you can establish a relationship that will help you in vehicle transactions in the future.

#3. Take Advantage Of Local Promotions

The year 2011 was a huge year for the Chevrolet brand, selling over 4.76 million cars and trucks. Part of the reason this year had so many sales were the great promotions going on. Often, local dealerships offer special and unique promotions that are only available for a limited time. If you wait for the right moment, you could find yourself saving a lot on the car of your dreams or receiving a reward for your business. Dealers should also be able to provide you with several different financing options to choose from.

To this day, a new Chevy is sold every 6.5 seconds. If you are considering buying a new or used Chevy or other vehicle in the near future, consider stepping into your local dealerships to check out the cars, build connections and hopefully take advantage of local promotions.

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