Your Local Mercedes-Benz Dealer Debunks Three Car Myths

As your local Mercedes-Benz dealer, we here at Mercedes-Benz of Los Angeles want our customers to know how to get the most out of their purchase. There is enough misinformation concerning the car-buying process to give potential buyers pause when visiting a dealership. Because we want our customers to know the truth, we’re debunking three common car-buying myths.

Buy on a Rainy Day

There may have been truth to this myth at some point, but it’s no longer the case. Rain doesn’t deter car buyers and doesn’t change dealers’ motivation. Visiting on a rainy day may mean more of a crowd, but it will not guarantee getting a better price on a vehicle.

Always Find an External Lender

While we encourage buyers to compare available loan rates, we would not suggest ignoring the potential loan and lease offers they’ll find at Mercedes-Benz of Los Angeles. Financing in-house cuts out the middleman in the purchasing process, streamlining and accelerating the entire process while at the same time potentially saving buyers on the costs associated with an external lender.

Always Pay in Cash

It may seem counterintuitive, but paying cash up-front may leave you at a disadvantage. There’s a simple reason for this: dealers often offer buyers incentives to obtain a lease or loan in-house, and those offers won’t be extended to those paying cash, which may cost more longer-term.

Hopefully, we have demystified the process of purchasing a vehicle at a dealership a bit, but if not, be sure to call or visit Merceds-Benz of Los Angeles for further explanation. While you’re here, you can peruse our extensive inventory and take your next favorite luxury vehicle for a test drive when your research is done.