Parks Ford of Gainesville

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What to Bring to the Dealership When You're Ready to Buy or Lease in Gainesville, FL

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What to Bring to the Dealership When You're Ready to Buy or Lease in Gainesville, FL

When you come down to Parks Ford Lincoln of Gainesville and you look through our inventory of new and used vehicles, make sure you’ve picked the right vehicle for you. And if you do find that perfect fit, come to the dealership prepared to drive away in your dream car. Through our credit application, in just six easy steps you can be pre-approved to finance with us. We have quick approvals and competitive rates, so you won’t have to be stressed about getting what you want. At Parks Ford Lincoln of Gainesville , we value your input and will do the best to accommodate your needs. Read through this checklist to see what exactly you need to finalize details and get your new or used car.

As you go through our checklist, see what documents you need to gather for the process to go smoothly. You’ll find that many of the items on our list are right at your convenience.

What To Bring

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Your Driver's License

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ProofOfInsurance

Proof of Car Insurance

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Proof of Income

Proof of Income

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Method of Payment

Method of Payment

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Your Social Security Number

Your Social Security Number

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Trade In Your Old Vehicle

We gladly welcome trade-ins here at Parks Ford Lincoln of Gainesville! As a service to our customers, we’re always looking to add to our pre-owned inventory. With us, you’ll be able to get a KBB® Instant Cash Offer for your trade-in and we’ll make sure that you’re getting the right offer for your car. If you’re satisfied with the offer we’ve given you, print out our quote and bring it down to dealership with these items as well:

Documents for Trade-In

Documents for Trade-In
(title, registration, current loan paperwork)

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All Sets of Trade-In Vehicle's Keys

All Sets of Keys

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What to Pay Attention
to During Your Test Drive

We want all of our customers to experience their dream car before they purchase it from us. That’s why you’ll be able to schedule an appointment with us to set up a time to take your model for a spin. We want you to stay safe while you’re out taking a drive with what could be the perfect car for you. Remember to do these things while you’re on the road:

Get comfy in the driver's seat

Get comfortable in the
driver's seat

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Pay attention to the feel of the ride

Pay attention to the feel
of the ride

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Try out various features inside and out

Try out various features
inside and out

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Test out the parking and visibility in different environments

Test out the parking and
visibility in different
environments

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Don't rush!

Don't rush!

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Final Steps in the Car-Buying
Process

You’re about to take home your dream car! Only a couple more steps and then you’ll be driving out of here with your new car. Here are the final steps of the process.

Review the paperwork carefully before signing

Review the paperwork
carefully before signing

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Remember your new keys and thank the people you've been working with!

Remember your new keys
and to thank the people
you've been working with!

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We hope our handy checklist has helped you gather the documents you need to have a smooth, hassle-free buying or leasing experience with us. If you’re considering the purchase or lease of a new vehicle from Parks Ford Lincoln of Gainesville, feel free to contact us or stop by anytime at 3333 North Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32609 for a test drive. We look forward to serving our customers from Alachua, Starke, Ocala and Lake City.

Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Price does not include applicable tax, title, and license charges. ‡Vehicles shown at different locations are not currently in our inventory (Not in Stock) but can be made available to you at our location within a reasonable date from the time of your request, not to exceed one week.

Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. The advertised price excludes TAVT, state tax, $999 documentation fee and $285 electronic title fee and Parks Perks. All advertised prices include all applicable rebates, factory discount, dealer discount, Ford Credit Financing Cash and Trade Assist Rebate. Prices are subject to change without notice based on Ford Motor Company Incentives. We attempt to update this inventory on a regular basis. However, there can be a lag time between the sale of a vehicle and the update to the inventory. See dealer for complete details.

*Due to limited supply, many models in inventory are subject to an adjusted market pricing above MSRP. MSRP published on the website is directly from the manufacturer, not the Parks of Gainesville. Ask your sales associate for detailed pricing.