From Dealership | Buying Loaner Car

It is critical to verify the vehicle's condition since multiple service customers have driven it.

"Hi [Salesperson Name], I’m in the market for a [Model] and was curious if you have any retired service loaners or demonstrators coming up for sale soon. I’m looking for the 'used price' on a nearly new vehicle. Let me know if there's anything available I could come see."

"Hi [Salesperson Name], I’m looking at the [Year/Model] loaner. Given it has [Number] miles on it and the factory warranty started on its in-service date, I’m looking for a total discount of $[Amount] off the MSRP to make the deal work. If you can hit that number, I’m ready to come in today." buying loaner car from dealership

Loaners typically come with a "courtesy discount" off the original MSRP that increases based on mileage and time in service.

Use this if you are looking for a deal on a nearly new car but don't see one specifically listed. It is critical to verify the vehicle's condition

When buying a dealer loaner car, using text messages can be a powerful negotiation tool. Texting allows you to bridge the knowledge gap between yourself and experienced salespeople by giving you time to research their claims and consult others before responding.

Below are text templates for different stages of purchasing a retired service loaner. Let me know if there's anything available I could come see

A common dispute with loaners is when the warranty actually began—whether at the original in-service date or your purchase date.