What You Need To Buy A Vehicle

Purchasing your next vehicle is an exciting time, and we want to make it a seamless process for you. Here at Portsmouth Used Car Center, we want all of our customers to know what to bring to buy a car, so our professionals can help make the entire undertaking go smoothly. Our extensive inventory features used cars from a variety of brands and, of course, our exceptional certified pre-owned Ford models, so we know there is a perfect vehicle for you. We put together this list of used car buying documents that are essential in completing your purchase. We encourage you to visit Portsmouth Used Car Center and pick out your next vehicle today!

Valid Driver’s License or ID

When we start with what to bring to buy a car, a current and valid driver’s license or ID is a must when you visit us to take a test drive or to make a vehicle purchase.

Proof of Residence

Another document used for vehicle purchases is supplying proof of residence because this will help with financing your vehicle.

Proof of Income

We will also need to see a stub from a recent paycheck for proof of employment when processing your loan.

Form of Payment

The next thing on your list of what to bring to buy a car is some form of payment — such as cash, check, or credit card — for a down payment when you have found the used vehicle you desire.

Parties Involved

Many people use a co-signer when they purchase a vehicle, so if you are using one, they will be needed to sign all the appropriate paperwork, including all loan and title documents.

Up-to-Date Registration

You will be able to use your current license plates on your next model, but you have to bring your current registration to make the transfer.

Four Items To Bring For Your Trade-In Model

Earning value toward your next purchase is very beneficial, and you can do this by trading in your current vehicle. Be sure to bring your current model with you to the dealership. To learn more about the value, give our used car trade-in value tool a try. Three additional items to bring to help with the trade-in process is trade-in title, proof of insurance, and maintenance records.

All of these used car purchase documents are what to bring to buy a car from Portsmouth Used Car Center. We look forward to helping you find the vehicle of your dreams!

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