Car buying is strikingly different than it used to be on so many levels. You can find so many cars and trucks online through search engines, car sales sites, private sellers and other sites that you rarely have to go to the dealership without any information. You can find out the best prices, look at standard features, search for specials and compare all types of models from your home computer.

To step up the game, dealerships and car lots really have to make the car buyer more comfortable and informed. They have to provide a lot of convenience, comfort and customer service from the very first moment that they step on the lot. This is the big difference in the way that cars were told 10 years ago compared to today.

For example, if you walk into a Toyota dealership, there are a few things that you usually see. For one, every representative is helping someone. There are plenty of places to sit, connect to WiFi, grab a bite or just watch television while you wait for service and maintenance teams or to just relax as someone in your party roams the lot.

Other dealerships are following this same model, and they are also including ways to stay connected to the dealership after you leave because car makers have recognized that trusted relationships make loyal customers.

When you purchase a vehicle, you have to know that the dealership you select is going to offer a great deal but not deliver a bad vehicle. Picking a dealership requires that you look at reviews, check out their inventory and find a car that truly has a style and class tailored to you.