What to Expect After Your Purchase
What to Expect After Your Purchase
After you've chosen a new Subaru car to buy near Lee's Summit, Kansas City, and Independence, Missouri, are you unsure what happens next? At Lee's Summit Subaru, we have you covered. The main and hardest part is already out of the way, ahead lie only fun times, countless miles with your new vehicle, every one of them with a smile on your face.
Here's what will happen right after your purchase, i.e. what you should expect. We'll go over every step of the process separately, to keep you as informed and up-to-date as possible. You can also find a more detailed guide here.
Learn About the Necessary Documents to Register Your Vehicle
All of the necessary documents needed to assist you with registering your newly purchased vehicle will be available within just 2 weeks.
Although we recommend customers pick these documents up themselves, we can arrange delivery by first class mail if you're too far or can't come down to the dealer personally. If you're still unsure about something, send us an email or give us a call and we'll gladly assist you, just like we always do.
How to Handle Unlikely Processing Delays near Lee's Summit MO
Although we try and get things done as soon as possible, sometimes delays are inevitable. If there is any sort of issue preventing processing, whether it's the payment, the loan contract, the trade title or the trade payoffs, just note that documents can occasionally be delayed. Though it's not that common, it can happen from time to time. Naturally, we will let you know about possible delays as soon as we get information ourselves.
In the event the process drags on for longer than 30 days, the maximum amount of time you have to register your car the state allows before charging a $25 fee, we will give you an additional notification over the phone.
What to Expect When You Lease a Vehicle near Kansas City
If you leased your car, you have to forward an insurance card reflecting the new purchase as soon as possible. It's not just a matter of convenience, because it affects certain laws and legislations. We'll get you the plates and notify you as soon as we acquire them.
Remember, personal property tax is assessed in very much the same way as financed or cash transactions, but the bill will come to you from the lease company rather than the state/county.
Visit Our Subuar Dealership near Lee's Summit for Assistance
If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to contact our finance managers, our encore coordinator, the general sales manager or the pre-owned sales manager. You can find their contact info (email and phone number) listed here.
Our showroom is open from 08:30 am to 07:00 pm from Monday to Thursday, and from 08:30 am to 06:00 pm on Friday and Saturday. On Sundays we're closed, so you'll have to delay anything until Monday at the earliest.
Keep Your New Car in Peak Condition With Routine Service
If you're experiencing any sort of mechanical issues with your car, you can always drop it off directly at our service shop. It's open Monday to Friday between the hours of 07:00 am and 06:00 pm, as well as 07:30 am to 04:00 pm on Saturdays. It too however, is closed on Sundays, as most of the regular establishments.
We offer one of the most extensive service centers in the state, with the best tools and equipment with which to perform maintenance and repairs on your vehicle for you. We only use OEM genuine parts, so you can assured you're getting the best quality every time. Our service center technicians are some of the best in the business, full trained on every aspect of your car so it will come out of the service center in as good a condition as it rolled off the factory floor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long does it take to get my vehicle registration documents after purchase?
Your vehicle registration documents are typically processed and available within two weeks of your purchase date. You can choose to pick them up directly from the dealership, or we can arrange to have them delivered to you via first-class mail if you live further away or cannot visit us in person.
What happens if my car registration papers are delayed past 30 days?
While processing delays are rare, they can occasionally occur due to pending loan contracts, trade titles, or payoff processing. If your paperwork takes longer than 30 days—the maximum timeframe allowed by the state before a $25 late fee is applied—our team will provide an additional notification over the phone to keep you fully updated.
What are the insurance and property tax requirements for a leased vehicle?
For leased vehicles, you must forward a copy of your new insurance card reflecting the purchase to the dealership as soon as possible to comply with local legislation. Once acquired, the dealership will notify you to get your plates, and your personal property tax bill will be sent directly to you from the leasing company rather than the state or county.
Who do I contact at the dealership for questions after buying a car?
For any post-purchase inquiries, you can directly contact our finance managers, general sales manager, or our dedicated love encore coordinator. Our showroom team is available to assist you Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM, and Friday through Saturday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Is the service center open on weekends for maintenance and repairs?
Our service center is open on Saturdays from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, as well as Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, for routine maintenance and mechanical repairs utilizing genuine OEM parts. Please note that all departments, including sales and service, are closed on Sundays.