Back to Busy: Is Your Current Vehicle Still Right for Your Family?

Why August Is a Great Time to Reevaluate What You Drive

August has a funny way of changing everything.

One minute you're thinking about beaches, barbecues and summer weekends. The next, school calendars are filling up, sports are starting, college move-ins are approaching, commuting schedules are returning and suddenly your vehicle is doing a lot more work.

For many families, back-to-school season is really back-to-busy season.

And that's often when you realize the vehicle that worked perfectly a year or two ago might not work quite as well today.

Maybe you need more room. Maybe you're spending too much on gas. Maybe your lease is getting closer to the end. Maybe you're financing a vehicle that has equity. Or maybe you're simply ready for something new.

At Royal Auto Leasing & Sales, August is a great time to look at the entire picture and see what options may be available.

Your Life Changes. Your Vehicle Needs Can Change Too.

Think about what your average weekday looked like a few years ago compared with today.

Maybe there was one child to get to school. Now there are two kids going in different directions.

Maybe soccer, football, dance or travel sports have been added to the calendar.

Maybe you're driving someone to college.

Maybe you've returned to the office and your commute has changed.

Or perhaps the opposite happened. You're working from home more often and no longer need the same type of vehicle.

Your vehicle should fit your current life, not the life you had when you originally leased or purchased it.

Is It Time for More Space?

This is one of the biggest reasons families start shopping for another vehicle.

That compact SUV might have been perfect when the kids were younger.

Then suddenly you're carrying backpacks, sports equipment, groceries, friends and everything else that seems to accumulate in a family vehicle.

Moving into a larger SUV or three-row vehicle can make everyday life considerably easier.

Depending on what you're looking for, that could mean comparing vehicles from Jeep, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Genesis and many other manufacturers.

And that's exactly where Royal has an advantage.

We aren't limited to one brand.

Tell us what you need and we can help you shop across different manufacturers.

Maybe You Don't Need Such a Big Vehicle Anymore

It works both ways.

Perhaps the kids are older or heading off to college and you no longer need the giant family SUV.

Maybe you're ready for something smaller, more comfortable or more luxurious.

This is why we don't believe car shopping should begin with someone trying to sell you whatever happens to be sitting on one particular lot.

Start with your needs.

Then find the vehicle.

Going Back to School or College? Think About Safety and Practicality

When a young driver is involved, priorities can change quickly.

Parents may be more interested in available safety technology, AWD, vehicle size, reliability, cargo capacity and overall practicality than they are in horsepower or luxury features.

A college student may also need enough room for luggage, dorm supplies and trips back home.

There isn't one vehicle that's perfect for every student or every family.

Royal can help you compare options from multiple manufacturers instead of automatically steering you toward one brand.

Your Commute Matters More Than You Think

Back-to-school season often means back to commuting too.

Before choosing your next vehicle, think about how much you're actually going to drive.

This is particularly important if you're considering leasing.

A driver traveling only a few thousand miles annually may have very different needs from someone commuting across Long Island five days per week.

Choosing the appropriate mileage allowance matters.

A lower-mileage lease may produce a more attractive monthly payment, but that doesn't automatically make it the better deal if you're going to exceed the mileage.

Look at how you actually drive.

Then build the lease around that.

Don't Forget About the Vehicle You're Driving Now

Before deciding what you want next, find out where you stand with your current vehicle.

If you're financing it, you could have positive equity.

That means your vehicle may be worth more than the amount you currently owe.

We've helped Royal customers trade financed vehicles with equity and use that position to make their next move.

If you're leasing, you may also have options depending on your remaining term, vehicle, current programs and other factors.

Don't automatically assume you have to wait until the last day of your current lease before beginning the conversation.

Let us look at the situation.

August Can Be a Good Time to Start Shopping Even If You're Not Ready Today

You don't necessarily need to wait until you urgently need another vehicle.

In fact, starting earlier can be better.

If you know your lease is approaching its end, start asking questions.

If you know you'll need a larger SUV this fall, start looking.

If you know your teenager will need a vehicle, don't wait until the night before school starts.

Giving yourself some time allows you to explore different makes, models, colors, trims and available programs without feeling forced into whatever happens to be available at the last minute.

Don't Assume One Brand Has the Best Deal

This is particularly important when you're shopping around a budget.

Let's say you want an SUV.

You may walk in convinced that you want a Jeep.

But what if Nissan has a stronger program this month?

What if Hyundai has an attractive offer?

What if Chevrolet, Kia or another manufacturer has a vehicle that gives you more of what you want for your budget?

Manufacturer programs can change.

That's why Royal shops all brands.

We can help you look beyond the badge and find the combination of vehicle, features and deal that works for you.

Leasing or Buying? August Is a Good Time to Reconsider That Too

Maybe you've always leased.

That doesn't automatically mean your next vehicle should be a lease.

Maybe you've always financed.

That doesn't mean you shouldn't consider leasing.

Your mileage, budget, current vehicle, how long you keep cars and what you're looking for next should all factor into the decision.

Royal handles leasing AND sales.

We'll help you explore both rather than forcing every customer into the same solution.

Busy Families Don't Have Time to Spend All Day at a Dealership

August calendars fill up quickly.

School shopping. Sports practices. College preparations. Work. Vacations. Family events.

Spending hours sitting in a dealership probably isn't high on your list.

That's one of the reasons so many people choose to work with Royal.

Tell us what you're looking for.

We do the searching.

We help you compare your options.

We work through the deal.

And we can arrange to have your new vehicle delivered directly to you.

Skip the dealership. Skip the hassle.

Know Who You're Trusting With Your Information

Convenience shouldn't mean sacrificing trust.

There are more people than ever advertising themselves online as vehicle brokers or middlemen.

Before providing personal information, financial information or money, know who you're dealing with.

Look for an established business, proper licensing where applicable, a legitimate office and a strong history of real customer reviews.

Royal Auto Leasing & Sales is an established business and proudly LEO owned and operated.

We believe trust and accountability matter, especially when you're making one of the larger financial transactions in your household.

August Is Back to Busy. Let Royal Make the Car Part Easy.

School may be starting again, but your car search doesn't need to become another thing on your already packed schedule.

Whether you're:

• Upsizing for a growing family
• Downsizing because your needs have changed
• Shopping for a college student
• Preparing for a longer commute
• Coming toward the end of a lease
• Trading a financed vehicle
• Looking for a truck, SUV, sedan or luxury vehicle
• Trying to find the strongest deal available this month

Royal Auto Leasing & Sales can help.

All makes. All models. Leasing and sales.

You handle the back-to-school craziness.

Let Royal handle the car.

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