Five Steps Explained on Purchasing a New or Used Vehicle | Freeland, MI
How do you buy a new or used vehicle from McDonald Ford? There are five steps to complete — find the vehicle you want, calculate your payment, value your trade-in (if applicable), apply for credit, and schedule a test drive. Below, our team has put together a quick guide to help you keep track of and complete each step in the checklist. If you have any questions about buying a new Ford model or a used vehicle, please reach out to our Freeland, MI, dealership by phone at (989) 695-5566 or through our online form.
Step 1: Find the Perfect Vehicle
Are you interested in a new Ford SUV, truck, or sedan, or would you prefer a used vehicle? We have a range of new Ford models and used vehicles available for your consideration. No matter what type of vehicle you select, rest assured that our team will work with you to ensure it’s a good fit for your lifestyle.
Step 2: Calculate Your Payment
After you’ve found a model you like, you’ll see a button labeled “calculate your payment” next to that model on the inventory page. When you open this link, it will ask you for some basic personal information, then show you a few different tools that can help you better understand your payment options. These include: the length of the contract you want, the amount that would be due at signing, and other factors.
Step 3: Value Your Trade
Do you have a current vehicle that you would like to trade in? Our value your trade tool will help you figure out how much your vehicle is worth. The form will need information like the year, make and model of your current vehicle, how many miles are on it, and what your zip code is. From there, we can give you a rough estimate of what your vehicle is worth at present.
Step 4: Apply for Credit
You can get pre-approved for a finance plan or lease offer through our “get pre-approved” online tool, which is easily accessible next to each model in our inventory. Simply fill out some basic information about yourself and our finance team will get back to you in a timely manner.
Step 5: Schedule a Test Drive at McDonald Ford
Once you’ve found the new or used vehicle you’d like to see in person and have completed any of the previous steps that apply to you, use our online form to schedule a test drive at a date and time that’s convenient for you. If you have any questions or would prefer to make your test drive appointment over the phone, you can call us at (989) 695-5566.