How do you locate an armored car that will meet your needs for years to come? All it takes is some research and planning. There are numerous websites that provide excellent car references, but selecting the make and model is a highly personal decision. These points are simply there to help you make the best decision possible.
1. Determine Your Security Requirements
- Consider the following practical considerations:
- How many passengers must you transport?
- What kind of driving do you do: highway, city streets, or off-road?
- Will you drive in the snow and ice?
- Do you have a long commute and, as a result, do you value fuel economy?
- Do you require a four-wheel drive?
- What are the most important safety features to you?
- Will you be hauling anything?
- What is the size of your garage or parking space?
2. Calculate the Project Budget
Bulletproof cars are expensive due to the labor and expensive materials that go into armor. How much money can you really afford to set aside each month for a car payment?
3. Contrast Leasing and Purchasing
Leasing and buying each have advantages and disadvantages, and how you feel about these may influence your decision to lease or buy.
A lease, for example, requires little or no money down and has lower monthly payments. However, when your lease expires, you will be without a vehicle and will have to go car shopping again. Buying a car, on the other hand, is more expensive at first, and the monthly payments are higher. However, once the loan is paid off, you will own a car that you can use for as long as it runs.
4. Consider Other Automobiles in the Class
If you already have a bulletproof car in mind, Armored Car Services can either armor the vehicle you already own or plan to purchase, or they can assist you in purchasing the vehicle.
You can do this by calling them and discussing your specific requirements.
They have glass designs on a variety of vehicles that can be customized to your specifications.
5. Consider All Ownership Costs
Because armored vehicles do not depreciate like regular cars, armoring services advise their clients to consider the big picture when purchasing their first armored vehicle or their next one. One scenario to consider is that an armored car may be less expensive to purchase but more expensive to own. Why? Even if two cars cost roughly the same to purchase, one may depreciate faster or be more expensive to insure and maintain due to heavy materials and poor craftsmanship.
6. Locate Vehicles for Sale
Previously, car buyers had to visit dealerships to find out what vehicles were in stock and if they had the options they desired. Using the vehicle, their clients can now quickly view the gallery or send specifications to see how quickly they can armor a specific vehicle. Once the clients have a general idea of the vehicle they want, services can easily check for availability.
7. Schedule a test drive
Now that you have found a vehicle that appears to be a good fit for you, contact the dealership’s Internet department to set up a date and time for a test drive. Dealing with Internet salespeople is advantageous because they cater to informed buyers and are well-versed in price promise. By scheduling a test drive, you ensure that the vehicle will be ready for you when you arrive.
8. Is it time to buy or lease?
If you have followed all of the points above, give yourself a pat on the back. You have done your research and should be confident that you have found the perfect bulletproof vehicle for you. It is now time to decide whether to buy or lease.
