Just a few weeks ago we filled you in on all the reasons why March is a great time to buy a new Chevy vehicle, but April brings its own unique set of advantages. While March is about the early bird advantage, April is the strategic sweet spot for buyers who want the best selection and a stress-free experience.. Today we wanted to dig a little deeper and highlight a few more reasons that this month is a smart time to purchase a new Chevrolet. We’ve put together the following spring car buying guide with that in mind, so keep reading if you’re in the market for a new car, truck, or SUV!
Perfect Window for Outdoor-Ready Inventory
As we mentioned in our previous blog, the focus in March is often on clearing out the previous model year’s leftovers. But by April, the inventory shift has typically stabilized, and our lot is primed with the exact vehicles you need for the peak spring and summer months: outdoor-ready models.
Whether you’re looking for a Chevy Colorado for weekend hauls to Keystone Lake or a Chevy Tahoe for the upcoming family road trip, April is the perfect time to buy an outdoorsy new ride. You aren’t just picking from what’s left, but from a fresh replenishment of trims and colors that arrived just in time for nice weather. Plus, buying now ensures you have your vehicle fully broken in and ready to go before the summer heat and crowds arrive.
Beat the Memorial Day Rush
Much like the end of the year, car dealerships across the country, let alone the state of Oklahoma, often have major sales events near the end of May for Memorial Day weekend. While those events offer great discounts and prices, they often come with high-pressure environments, limited inventory due to high foot traffic, and long wait times in the finance office.
While you might not benefit from those steep holiday sales, by getting a head start in April you can take advantage of competitive spring incentives – such as this year’s Truck Month – without all the chaos associated with Memorial Day sales. This allows you more time to test drive different models and work through your financing options in a more relaxed and personalized setting.
Ideal Weather for Test Drives
While it might sound simple, weather plays a huge role in the car-buying experience. In the winter, you’re likely rushing through a walk-around to get back into the heated indoors. Then in the summer, the Oklahoma humidity can make visiting the lot feel like a chore, or you might do the same thing for A/C instead of heat.
April offers the ideal climate for browsing the lot and ultimately taking a handful of models for a spin. Roll the windows down and listen to the engine, test out the panoramic sunroof, inspect every inch of the exterior in the clear spring light. You want to feel comfortable when making a big investment, which makes April a great month for this experience.
Maximizing Your Trade-In Value
Another side effect of the improved weather is that the demand for reliable used vehicles often skyrockets. People are looking for work-ready trucks and commuter-friendly SUVs for their upcoming summer jobs and road trips, which means we’re more eager than ever to bolster our pre-owned inventory. That can sometimes translate into stronger trade-in offers for your own pre-owned model. By leveraging the value of your current vehicle now, you might be able to significantly offset your monthly payments and long-term interest.
Visit Jim Glover Chevrolet This April
At Jim Glover Chevrolet, we believe that the car-buying process should be as refreshing as a spring breeze. April offers the perfect combination of great selection, high trade-in values, and a stress-free shopping environment. Be sure to check out our online inventory to see what we currently have available, or we’d be happy to walk you through the process of ordering a model to your exact specifications. Just give us a call with any questions that you might have!