What to Bring to the Dealership When You're Ready to Buy or Lease in Gainesville, FL

After extensively looking through our inventory of new and Lincoln Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, pick your favorite Lincoln and come to the dealership prepared to drive away in your dream car. Because of our seamless pre-approval process, we can help make the most of anyone’s financial situation. Whether you’re leasing or buying, we can help or find someone that can. At Parks Lincoln of Gainesville, we value your input and will do the best to accommodate your needs. Read through this checklist to see what exactly you need to finalize details and get your new car.

As you look on, see what documents you need to gather for the process to go smoothly. You can go through our list one by one to see which ones you have off-hand.

What To Bring

Your Driver's License

Proof of Car Insurance

Proof of Income

Method of Payment

Your Social Security Number

Trade In Your Old Vehicle

We love trade-ins! At Parks Lincoln of Gainesville, we’re always looking to add to our pre-owned inventory. Our trade-in values are backed by KBB®, so you can be sure that you’re receiving the best price for your current ride. If you like the number you see, print your quote and bring it with you, along with these items below:

Documents for Trade-In (title, registration, current loan paperwork)

All Sets of Keys

What to Pay Attention to During Your Test Drive

All customers should get a feel for their new vehicle before purchasing by taking a test drive. Schedule an appointment with us to set up a time to take your model for a spin. There are a number of things you should pay attention to when on your test drive, including:

Get comfortable in the driver's seat

Pay attention to the feel of the ride

Try out various features inside and out

Test out the parking and visibility in different environments

Don't rush

Final Steps in the Car-Buying Process

How exciting! You’re super close to driving away with your brand-new vehicle. Here are the final steps of the process.

Review the paperwork carefully before signing

Remember your new keys and to thank the people you've been working with

We hope our handy checklist has helped you gather the documents you need to have a smooth, hassle-free buying or leasing experience with us. If you’re considering the purchase or lease of a new vehicle from Parks Lincoln of Gainesville, feel free to contact us or stop by anytime at 3333 North Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32609 for a test drive. We look forward to serving our customers from Alachua, Starke, Ocala and Lake City.

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