Close only when the paperwork matches
The final review protects you from misunderstandings about price, condition, equipment, and financing. Slow down, compare the documents with your notes, and ask for corrections before signing.
Confirm the agreed vehicle and price
Match the vehicle identification number, mileage, trim, included equipment, sale price, trade-in details, taxes, registration, fees, deposits, and credits to the written agreement. Question every difference.
Read terms before signing
Check warranty or as-is language, cancellation terms, payment dates, lender information, optional products, delivery conditions, and signatures. Never rely on a verbal promise that is absent from the documents.
Keep a complete record
Take copies of the signed contract, title paperwork, disclosures, inspection report, receipts, and financing documents. Confirm what you receive at delivery and which future documents or payments remain outstanding.
Clear answers before the next step
What if a document differs from the conversation?
Pause the transaction and ask for a clear explanation and a corrected document. Do not sign until the written terms reflect the agreement you intend to accept.