Why Fall Is the Best Time to Buy a Vehicle 

Fall isn’t just about crisp air, colorful leaves, and pumpkin spice everything—it’s also one of the best times of year to shop for a new (or new-to-you) vehicle. If you’ve been considering upgrading your ride, here’s why autumn is the perfect season to make it happen:

1. End-of-Year Deals

As the year winds down, dealerships are eager to clear out current inventory to make room for next year’s models. This often means bigger discounts, rebates, and incentives for buyers in the fall months.

2. More Choices on the Lot

Because new models start rolling in, you’ll usually see a wider selection—both the latest models and remaining current-year vehicles that dealers want to move quickly.

3. Perfect Timing for Winter Driving

Upgrading your car in fall means you’ll be ready for the upcoming winter season with a reliable vehicle that can handle icy roads, snow, and colder temperatures.

Why Gundersen Credit Union's AutoSMART Makes Auto Buying Easier

Here are some of the benefits of using AutoSMART:

Start from home, at your pace: No need to rush into dealerships before you know what you want. You can research, compare, and pick from the comfort of your home.

Better negotiating power: When you know your financing options, your trade-in’s value, and what similar vehicles are selling for locally, you walk into negotiations much stronger.

Avoid surprises: Having the financing piece sorted out ahead of time via Gundersen CU helps reduce “sticker shock” and hidden fees.

Efficiency & convenience: Using one tool for search, research, and financing cuts down on time and effort. Less jumping between dealership, bank, and classifieds.Simply go to our website and click on the Auto Buying Service to get started.

CHECK OUT OUR AUTOSMART SERVICE HERE

Easy Application = Stress-Free Process 

We know your time is valuable, so we’ve made our application process quick and simple. You can apply online anytime, or stop into the credit union and we’ll walk you through it step by step. No hassle, no stress—just a smooth process that gets you into the vehicle you want (and the savings you deserve) faster.