 TITLE: How to Buy a Car During the COVID-19 Pandemic CONTENT: Are Car Dealerships Open?\n-------------------------\nMany states and counties have stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders that prevent dealerships from operating as usual. As a result, you may not have the opportunity to shop for a car in person.\nKeep in mind, though, that health and safety orders are fluid, and many states are beginning to relax certain rules as conditions continue to evolve. So while your local dealerships might not be open now, they may be in the near future.\nWhen the dealerships do open, you can expect them to practice social-distancing rules, such as solo test drives, home delivery and no-contact pickups. In some cases, test drives may not even be an option, which could be a deal breaker for many buyers.\nIf you're planning to buy a car in person, try to do all of your research online so you can avoid spending more time at the dealership than you have to.\nIf you can't wait or you want to avoid going out even with relaxed rules, it's possible to shop for and buy a car online. Carvana, for example, allows you to browse used-vehicle inventory and complete your purchase, including financing, from your kitchen table. A delivery driver will bring the car to you, and you'll have seven days to return or exchange it.\nThere may be some costs associated with delivery, however, if you don't live in one of Carvana's local markets. END