Should You Buy A Loaner Car?

When you are looking to buy a new or new-to-you vehicle, customers want the most car for their money. Getting the most car for your money sometimes means that it is best not to buy a brand-new vehicle. However, some people would still like to have that new car smell and all of the amenities without the new car price. This is when buying a dealership loaner car could be a top consideration. Should you purchase one?

What Is A Loaner Car?

What exactly is a loaner car? Loaner cars are typically retired service vehicles, or what a car dealer uses to loan people when their vehicle is in for service, certain types of extended test drives, or vehicles driven by management or owners of the dealership. There are times when buyers want to drive a car for the night or the weekend to show their spouse or decide if that’s the car they really want. These vehicles are usually test drive vehicles that have some miles on them or vehicles that have been loaned out to individuals who are having extended service completed on their Subarus.

Driven But Not Abused

The good thing about buying a retired loaner car is that they are well taken care of as customers are using them. The dealership always wants to ensure the vehicle is safe, clean, and well-maintained for utmost satisfaction. The dealer wants these vehicles to make a good impression on the individuals driving them because they could potentially assist in a customer deciding to buy a new Subaru car or SUV. While a loaner car can have some mileage, they usually have well under 10,000 miles, so they are still close to brand new. 

Saving Money On A New Car

Buying a loaner car will save you thousands compared to a brand-new car, and most loaners are essentially brand-new cars that may be 1-3 years old and haven’t been owned by a particular individual before you. Most of these vehicles were owned directly by the dealership. In some cases, a loaner car can still be eligible for new car discounts and rebates. Plus, they still come with the remainder of the factory warranty. 

Any Downsides?

You may be saying all of this sounds just too good to be true. Where are the downsides? There aren’t really any downsides to buying a Subaru that has been used as a loaner car. Buyers should not shy away from a new or newer car used as a service loaner, test drive loaner, or a vehicle used by management or dealership owners.

At Twin Falls Subaru, we are happy to offer our customers hundreds of new and used vehicles. Our fantastic sales team and finance department will work hard to find the best car that fits your needs. And our dedicated service department will always ensure that your vehicle is taken care of in the best way possible.

We look forward to serving you soon.