What is a Courtesy Vehicle / Ex-Loaner?

If you’ve been to a service center, you might be offered a courtesy vehicle while your car is in the shop. So, what is a courtesy vehicle? A dealership-owned car is known as a “courtesy vehicle,” meaning a temporary rental for Jacksboro and Weatherford drivers. Over time, some of these courtesy vehicles become “ex-loaner car models” for sale. Why should you consider an ex-loaner car over our new and used models? Dive deeper into just what is a courtesy vehicle, and find out why an ex-loaner car just might be your next purchase!

What’s the Difference Between a Courtesy Vehicle vs. Ex-Loaner?

We touched briefly on the “courtesy vehicle” meaning above, but let’s go a little further. A courtesy vehicle is a dealership-owned model that’s used strictly for business purposes. Most commonly, service customers will use a loaner to avoid getting stranded in Graham when their car is in the shop. A courtesy vehicle allows drivers to get quality service without taking time off from their busy lives.

Over time, many dealerships will retire the courtesy vehicle from business use and put it up for sale. These vehicles turn into “ex-loaners,” which is a subset of the used car market. Ex-loaner vehicles have a number of unique benefits, and if you’re looking for a pre-owned car that has been thoroughly maintained, this might be the perfect option for you.

Why Purchase an Ex-Loaner?

If you can’t decide between a new and used model, an ex-loaner can be a happy medium. Why?

• Competitive Pricing: A new vehicle deprecates rapidly within the first two or three years of driving. You won’t need to worry about this with a former courtesy vehicle, meaning you can find ex-loaners at a serious discount.
• Low Mileage: Most loaner vehicles are just used for errands around Weatherford and Wichita Falls, so they have extremelylow mileageand minimal wear and tear.
• Clean Title: There isno need to worry when you purchase an ex-loaner. The vehicle will only have one owner, and it will come with a clean title. That means you know exactly what to expect.

• Maintenance: Because courtesy vehicles must be in pristine condition for customers, they have been maintained impeccably. Plus, many are still under warranty!

Find Your Next Vehicle at Bayer Graham

Want to learn more about buying an ex-loaner car? Contact us at Bayer Graham or just stop by Graham. We’d be happy to introduce you to our inventory in person, and we can get you in the car of your dreams in no time!