Car Shopping for College Students

When you’re starting your search for a new car, it can feel overwhelming to look out at the wide sea of options! Luckily, there are some easy ways to quickly narrow down your search, and find the car that will be the best fit for your child’s campus. The first step should be to determine what your student needs their car for. If they just need a reliable vehicle to get to class or work, consider something more compact like the Jeep Compass. Maybe you have a student athlete who’s going to be lugging a big bag of sports equipment. If that’s the case, you might want to opt for something a bit larger, like a Jeep Grand Cherokee or even a Ram pickup truck. Deciding on the overall silhouette of your desired vehicle is a great way to get a head start on finding the perfect option. 

Once you’ve found a car with the space your student needs, and a robust safety package, it’s time to get into more detail about what you want. Maybe you and your child both have a checklist of favorite features that you want the car to have. The best way to figure out which features are “must-haves” is to get out there and experience the various options for yourself! When you visit our dealership here in Winder, Georgia, you’ll have our entire selection of both new and used vehicles at your fingertips. Our friendly and knowledgeable sales team members will be there to help answer any questions you might have, and they can also set you up with a test drive with all of your favorite options so that you can make an informed choice. Pay attention to features like the layout of the dashboard, what kind of upholstery is the most comfortable, and whether the tech features are to your liking. You’ll also want to make sure that you take notes so that you can keep track of your favorites!

If your child has been anticipating their new car for a while, they might have the whole thing figured out ahead of time! If you or your child knows exactly what kind of car you want, then Akins CDJR is here to help you make that dream a reality. Here at our dealership, you can custom order your car so that you receive the exact model you desire, right down to the paint color. Placing a custom order is easy! You can even start right here online, by clicking on the Custom Order button under the New tab. From there, you’ll be able to select all of your favorite options, like the make, model, trim level, drivetrain, and color option. Once you place your order, a sales associate will get in touch with you, and you can share even more information about your order, like any parts or accessories you’d like to include. Get started today on our website, or give us a call for more information!

One of the biggest factors to consider when purchasing a new car is how you’d like to pay for it. At Akins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we make it a priority to help all of our clients find a great car at a great price! At our dealership, we offer many different ways for you to save. You can apply for financing right here on our website to get a jump start on getting your credit approved. You can also meet with a member of our finance team one-on-one to go over all of your financing options, and settle on the best payment plan for you. You can also take this opportunity to teach your student about the payment process. Our associates can fill them in on various strategies for repayment, such as paying a larger down payment in order to lower your monthly payments over time. Be sure to ask us about our current specials so that you can get a great deal on your purchase!

Here at our dealership in Winder, Georgia, we have a huge selection of all the latest vehicles from Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. Here, you and your child will be able to browse through all of your options in person, and find the best option for your student’s needs. Here, you can also request a test drive of all your favorite options with a member of our sales staff. We also have financing associates who can help you find the right financing option for your unique needs. If you’re looking for more information, be sure to head over to our Research Center page, where you’ll find resources like full vehicle reviews, comparisons, and much more. From all of us here at Akins CDJR, we look forward to working with you soon!