It’s truly an interesting time to be alive. With so many changes to the world and the way we live our lives, it’s a lot to process. Yet through it all, we attempt to maintain some sense of normalcy.

Some of us have to drive to work every day while others just need something to look forward to, and a leisurely drive in a brand-new car sounds like a treat.

But are people even buying cars these days?

How does it work with social distancing? And are there massive deals available?
In this post, we’re going to answer all those questions to let you know everything you need to know about buying a new car during the COVID-19 pandemic.

You can do a lot online

We’re all worried about social distancing and flattening the curve. So the thought of sitting in a car with a salesperson for a test drive probably seems far-fetched at this point.
And we’ll cover the test drive in the next section, but before you even get to that point, there’s a lot you can do online. There’s nothing quite like driving a vehicle for yourself to hear the road noise or feel how it handles. But in anticipation of that, you can definitely do a lot of work to narrow your selection by researching cars online. Read reviews from other people who have test driven the same cars you’re interested in buying.

Test-drive delivery service

No one expects you to buy a car that you haven’t driven, and going to the dealership right now is a no go. So, many dealers have stepped up to make the process easier for potential buyers by making house calls. If you make an appointment for an at-home test drive, someone from the car dealership will show up at your home with the car for you to test drive. You can then get into the car by yourself and drive it around for a while. This kind of white-glove service used to be reserved for the highest-end clients, but in this pandemic, almost anyone can get a test drive delivered.

COVID-19 car deals

All businesses are feeling the crushing blow that COVID-19 has delivered to the economy. Car dealerships are not only on the list, but they might be featured in the top 10. When automakers stop production, you know there’s trouble in the industry. And while none of us is happy about recession times, it’s okay to take advantage of some of the resulting deals. After all, companies offer deals in hopes that they can entice you to buy. And even if you buy at a reduced rate, your purchase is helping to support a business through these uncertain times.

Virtually every automaker is offering incentives to push their 2020 models. So if you’re in the market for a new car, this is actually a great time to buy. Genesis Cares is one example of a program designed to help ease buyers into a new car in these uncertain times. The program offers deferred interest-free payments to help make the decision a no-brainer.

Buying a car during this pandemic is definitely going to be different. But for many, it opens opportunities that wouldn’t otherwise be available. So, if you have the means and want a new car, 2020 may well be the ideal year.