How Long Does It Take to Order a Car?

If you’re looking for a new ride in the Jersey City area, you’ve come to the right place! At Land Rover Englewood, we’re committed to matching every driver up with the car of their dreams, whether they drive it directly off the lot or work with us to order a custom model from the factory. 

The first thing almost every driver wants to know when they decide to buy a car from us is: how long does it take to order a car? The truth is, there’s no one simple answer to this question. Particularly right now, with the current microchip shortage, wait times for new cars can be anywhere from six weeks to six months. We’d recommend placing your order at least two to three months in advance. The finance team at Land Rover Englewood has more information on ordering a car from the factory in the guide below, so read on!

The Ins and Outs of Ordering a New Car

We offer a full inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles to choose from, but if you’d prefer something else, you essentially have two options:

• You can contact us to reserve a model that’s already been built but hasn’t been delivered to the dealership yet. We’ll let you know when it’s expected to be delivered, and you’ll be notified again as soon as it arrives.
• If you’d like to custom-order a vehicle to your exact specifications, you can do so from Land Rover’s website and work with us for the financing. Land Rover will give you an anticipated delivery date, but this can change depending on things like manufacturing difficulties.

Ultimately, it’s faster to reserve a model at Land Rover Englewood, since it’s already on its way to the dealership. However, custom-ordering a car means you can tweak the vehicle to exactly fit your driving needs–you can include as many or as few features, amenities, accessories, and personalization options as you want.

Ordering a Car from the Factory: Success Strategies

There are a few key things to keep in mind throughout the process of buying and ordering a car from the factory:

• If you’re currently leasing a vehicle and you find that your new car is delayed because of the microchip shortage or other issues, you might be able to get month-to-month extensions on your lease.
• There are sometimes features included with your vehicle that aren’t fully ready or available yet. If you want to accelerate the delivery process, you might be able to order your vehicle with some of its features restricted, to be activated at a later date when more microchips become available. This is a good strategy for drivers who need a car in Fort Lee quickly and don’t want to wait for all the car’s features to be ready.
• If you currently own a vehicle and want to sell it back to Land Rover Englewood, hold off until your new car arrives–you can take care of the buying and selling process all at once when you work with us.

Find Your Next Ride at Land Rover Englewood!

If you have any questions about ordering a car from the factory or from our lot, feel free to contact our office! You can also stop by our dealership near New York City to talk to a member of our finance team in person, and we’ll be happy to help you out.