Bring your cards
If you want to test drive a car—a necessary step prior to making a purchase—you need to bring your driver’s license. Many dealerships ask to make a copy of your driver’s license before they’ll let you drive their cars. And if you want to buy a car, chances are you need to provide your driver’s license and a current proof of insurance card before they can complete the paperwork.
Trade-in
Do you have a trade? Remember to bring the “Certificate of Title” or pink slip. This will save the dealership from having to request a duplicate title from theDMV, which can delay their ability to process your trade. It’s also a good idea to make sure you clean out the car before you leave home. Check under the seats, the trunk and glove box, the driver’s visor (where many people store CDs or papers), as well as the CD player itself. Bring the manuals and extra keys and leave them in the car.