Want to buy a car before Navratri-Diwali? Know this secret to avoid long waiting

The festive season (Navratri, Diwali, Dussehra, Dhanteras) is considered to be the most auspicious time to buy a new car in India. During this period, due to heavy demand, the waiting period on cars increases from months to years. In such a situation, many people miss out on buying their favorite car.

If you want to enter home with your new car this Navratri or Diwali, it is wise to choose the smart path of pre-booking instead of last minute shopping. Here we are telling you the benefits of pre-booking and also the secret by which you can bypass the long queue.

Benefits of pre-booking

1. Price Protection: Auto companies often increase prices two-three times a year in the name of increasing input costs. Many companies offer ‘price protection’ to pre-booking customers, which means that even if the price of the car increases after booking, you will still get the car at the old price.

2. Preferred Color and Variant: You may have to compromise if stock is limited. At the same time, pre-booking gives you the freedom to choose a specific color and specific variant of your choice (like sunroof or automatic).

3. Festival Day Delivery Guarantee: Bringing a car home on the day of Dhanteras or Diwali is a different feeling. The names of those who pre-book are at the top of the priority list, due to which the chances of getting delivery at the auspicious time increases up to 90%.

4. Better Finance and Exchange Offers: By booking early, you stand a chance of getting better interest rates from banks and good exchange bonuses from showrooms. When there is high demand, dealers do not have time to negotiate.

The ‘secret’ to avoid long waiting

Mere booking is not enough. To get a car by booking quickly, you will have to adopt some ‘insider tricks’. This ranges from ‘unofficial’ booking before launch to using multiple dealerships. Let us understand these points-

• ‘Unofficial’ booking before launch: Often car companies give hints to dealers before starting official booking. Get in touch with your nearest dealer and deposit some amount as ‘Expression of Interest’. With this you will get priority at the time of official booking.
• Use of Multiple Dealerships: There can be many dealers of the same company in the same city. Big dealers have more allocation (number of cars arriving), while small dealers have less crowd. Inquire at both places and book where the waiting list is shorter.
• Flexibility in color and trim: If you are adamant on a color which is produced in less quantity, the waiting time will increase. Ask the dealer which variants are available in their pipeline. If you make a slight change in color, you can get the car weeks earlier.
• Keep an eye on cancellation: Many times people cancel booking at the last moment due to loan rejection or change in plan. Tell your sales executive that if such a vehicle suddenly becomes available, you are ready to make the payment immediately.

Bonus Tip: Buying a car during the festive season is no less than a battle. Pre-booking not only ensures your peace of mind, but also saves your pocket. Always check the ‘Refundable’ clause on the booking receipt, so that if plans change, your money is safe.