Why Buy a Car in Buford, Georgia if You Live in Atlanta?

If you live in Atlanta and you want to buy a car a different way, why not try Rick Hendrick Chevrolet in Buford, Georgia? Buying a car in one of the most beautiful cities in the United States or indeed the World is not the same as living or visiting there. Atlanta, Georgia, is a fantastic city with a great deal to offer. It has a broad, diversified economy, low unemployment, and is known for its musical heritage, its sports teams, and its southern hospitality. It also houses the busiest passenger airport in the World. However, all of these factors say nothing about the car buying experience in Atlanta. So, if you’re searching for a “Chevy dealer near me,” Atlanta, GA, may not be the best choice.

Life in Atlanta, Georgia

A lot is going on in Atlanta, Georgia. It is a big city, and living in Atlanta is unique in a couple of different ways. Life in a big city such as Atlanta moves very quickly. People are busy chasing goals, being creative, producing goods and services, and building their lives. While the rewards for such pursuits can be very handsome, they often come with great sacrifice. For starters, people who are so busy pursuing their piece of the American dream may not have much time for family, friends, and community.

Atlanta, Georgia is the heart of the South, and the entire region is known for its southern hospitality. The people of Atlanta and indeed, the South have a stereotype of being “warm, sweet, and particularly welcoming” to guests into our homes, neighborhoods, and community. Many of you already do this in Atlanta, but how much more hospitable could we be if life was just a little bit slower with less hustle and bustle?  With that said, how much time will the busy, city dealership or salesperson invest in providing you with a great experience? With so much that needs to be done to keep the doors open in a highly competitive market, the minimum may be put into the customer’s buying experience. 

Too Many Options in Atlanta, Georgia

There is a lot more of everything in Atlanta, Georgia. There are many more people, things to do, and places to go. There appears to be 20 options for every choice. Stated another way, for every type of food you want to eat, there could be twenty restaurants within a 10-minute drive of your location serving the food you crave. This example describes the car-buying process, as well.

In Atlanta, Georgia, it seems like there is a car dealership on every other block. Some are selling new cars from a specific brand, but they also have used cars of many different makes and models. They will have anything from a few cars for sale to an entire fleet of hundreds of vehicles. Within a big city like Atlanta, Georgia, there are also many people privately selling their vehicles, for whatever reason. As a result, there are so many choices for someone in a big city looking to buy a new or used car.

At first glance, you may perceive too many choices as a good thing. But, remember that you are in a big city, have a demanding job, demanding personal life, and demanding obligations. How are you going to find the time to find your perfect car from a sea of choices when you have limited, valuable time and many commitments? It takes time to go through a large number of options to find the perfect car that meets your budget, your needs, and all of your wants. 

Life is More Expensive in Atlanta, Georgia

Everything is more expensive in big cities like Atlanta, Georgia, especially for businesses. Leases, rents, taxes, equipment, and labor costs more money in cities compared to smaller towns. In most cases, these costs are passed onto buyers in the form of higher prices. However, there is a caveat. When there are many sellers or businesses relative to buyers, sellers will often absorb much of the additional cost to entice buyers. In other words, a seller will heavily discount their product or service to make the sale. In this scenario, pricing may be very competitive, especially for those dealerships just outside city limits.

It is worth noting that finding these deals may take time, time that many buyers may not have. As a result, the lowest price may not necessarily represent the best value, or may take to many valuable hours to discover. If you don’t have much time to spend looking for your next vehicle, or are simply looking for a great buying experience, there is an excellent alternative outside the city.

Benefits of Doing Business in a Small Town

Just as there are benefits to living in a big city, there are benefits to being in a small town. Some of these benefits include:

Lower Costs

Property, property taxes, and expenses, in general, are lower in a smaller town. These lower costs are often passed onto prospective buyers as goods and services do not need to cover the higher costs of city business. The result may be lower prices for cars in the small communities.

Fewer Options

In a big city, there are just too many options for some people. How do you know you’re getting the best deal when there are dealerships offering “the best deal” around every corner? Auto dealers in smaller towns have access to the same vehicles that the more significant, urban dealers do. Having fewer options doesn’t mean that dealers in the small cities can’t get the car you are looking for. In many cases, it means you have the ability to get the same vehicle, possibly at a lower price, with a better buying experience.

Community Relationships

Life is often quieter in a small town compared to a big city. There are not as many people competing for the same opportunities out of the bustling city. As a result, life is slower, resulting in more time to get to know people and build relationships. Everybody knows everyone, and there are deeper community relationships. This gives dealerships the ability to be apart of the community, and in turn, provide an enjoyable, customer-focused buying experience.

Consistent Workforce

With fewer options, people tend to stay at the same job for an extended time. In other words, if you bought a car from a dealer in a small town, five, ten, or even twenty years ago, that person may likely still be there. This is often not the case at a big city dealership where employee turnover is much higher.

Life in Buford, Georgia

Located less than an hour’s drive up the I-85 from downtown Atlanta, Buford, for many is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. With a growing population of just over 15,000, it retains that quaint, suburban feeling but with all the modern conveniences of a big city.  The residents of Buford are used to doing things the small-town way of putting morality and value over profit. The businesses of Buford, Georgia, work hard to extend this courtesy to everyone, regardless of whether they are local or from elsewhere. Here at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet of Buford, we are proud to be among those businesses.

Doing Business with Rick Hendrick Chevrolet of Buford

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet of Buford, Georgia services a wide range of customers from Buford and surrounding towns and small cities. As a result, we do business the small-town way, engaging in our community and building lasting relationships. Rick Hendrick Chevrolet is also unique in that it offers all of the efficiency and choices of the biggest of the big city dealerships. It is a member of the Hendrick Auto Group, which is one of the largest privately-owned auto dealerships in the United States. That means that all of the clout and purchasing power that comes with size extends to our customers. If there is a Chevy or vehicle that you want but don’t see in our inventory, let us know, and we can most likely get it at a very competitive price.

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet of Buford not only specializes in new Chevrolets, but we also have a large selection of pre-owned vehicles from all different makes and models. These are vehicles that have been thoroughly checked and are available with a range of warranties giving you the peace-of-mind of a new car at a lower price. When it comes to the maintenance and repair of your new or pre-owned vehicle, we have all of the convenience, training, and resources that come with working with a large dealership. Our technicians are highly trained and have access to the latest tools and techniques to keep your Chevy or other vehicles on the road for years to come.

If you are looking for a different way to buy a car, we would appreciate it if you would give us a try. You can expect a small town buying experience built on respect and value with all of the benefits of working with the biggest of the big city dealers. It is well worth the drive from Atlanta to begin and end your search with us.