A Car for Christmas!

Buying a Car as a Christmas Gift

Who doesn’t love those Christmas car commercials? You know the ones with the loving couple sitting under the Christmas tree with their coffee and opened presents scattered all around, Christmas music playing in the background. The husband pulls out a small box he has hidden away, and inside are the keys to his sweethearts’ new car. The front door opens and she squeals with happiness to see her new car with a giant red bow sitting on top.

We have decided to help you make this commercial a reality with a few helpful hints on buying a car as a Christmas gift.  

1. Think about their needs

• Does the recipient have a family or do they have hobbies that require a larger vehicle?
• Consider a larger vehicle, like an SUV or the more fuel friendly Crossover SUV
• Do they travel a lot?  
• A vehicle with good gas economy would be a great option, like our Buick LaCrosse with eAssist  
• You can also check out some of our other fuel efficient vehicles HERE

2. Make sure you get them a color they enjoy! Look at the clothes they wear or the colors they use in their home. Popular colors include silver, white, and black.

3. Negotiations

• Do the deal as if the car was for you
• Research the car and make sure you test drive it
• Ask questions that you would ask or you think the recipient would ask
• Make sure to tell your sales consultant that the car is a gift, this way they can make sure not to send emails or make phone calls that may give away the surprise
• Put the car under the recipient’s name it makes it easier  
• Note: You will need all of their information and proof of car insurance

4. Shhh, it's a surprise!

• Remember that you will need a place to store the vehicle before the big reveal. Ask your dealer when the last possible time is for you to pick up the car, or enlist a friend to store it for you.
•  Weather can also play a huge role in the unveiling, don't forget about those winter storms! Check the weather forecast and think about where you want the car on Christmas day!

The Big Reveal

• If you would like an under the tree gift as well, wrap the keys in a small gift box or take some photos of different car parts and let the recipient guess.
• THE BIG RED BOW: most dealerships have these and will be happy to give you one.  Ask at the time of the deal if they have them or if you can purchase one.

We hope these helpful tips make your Christmas giving enjoyable and the process and little bit smoother. Check out our Great Holiday Deals Click HERE to save!