So, you've found the perfect used VW car here at Patrick Volkswagen. Now what?
Well, there are some important steps that you should take after buying yourself a pre-owned vehicle. There's some paperwork to do and some experts to talk to, but after that your car is all yours to show off! Let's look at your next steps.
Transfer the Title
You need to make sure that the car is in your name. This is your legal record of ownership. We usually handle this paperwork for you, so it's important to hold onto anything we give you once you've bought your vehicle.
Finalize Your Insurance Coverage
You can't drive around in your car without insurance. Know what kinds of coverage you need and pick out an insurer. Once your premium is paid, you're covered and ready for the road.
What kind of insurance coverage you need can vary. If you financed your pre-owned vehicle, you might need collision or gap coverage. Make sure that you're accounting for all of your needed coverage when getting quotes from insurers.
Register Your Vehicle
You also have to let the state know that you have a new vehicle. Get to the DMV to get temporary tags and, eventually, license plates.
Schedule an Inspection
You'll also need to have your vehicle inspected. A mechanic can look over every part of your vehicle and give it a clean bill of health.
Make a Routine Maintenance Schedule
Now's also a suitable time to figure out a routine maintenance schedule. The mechanics at our Volkswagen service center can help but reading the owner's manual for your vehicle can give you a lot of the info that you need. Knowing when you'll need major and minor services can help you take better care of your vehicle and give it a longer life.
If you haven't found your ideal pre-owned vehicle just yet, visit our Volkswagen dealership near Worcester, MA. We'll get you behind the wheel of a car or SUV that you'll love!