When intending to purchase a motor vehicle such as a car, sometimes the car dealer asks the buyer to place an order. This term is often heard and has become ingrained in society. However, not everyone understands the true meaning of placing an order. An order is a procedure where the buyer must make an advance payment before making a purchase. To help you understand it better, let’s take a look at the complete explanation regarding orders as follows.

What is an Order?

As explained earlier, an order is a term used for the advance payment procedure when making a purchase. This term is actually used generally for all purchases. However, in Indonesia, this term has become associated with the procedure for purchasing motor vehicles, whether motorcycles or cars.

To help you better understand what an order is, consider the following example. For instance, you want to buy a Daihatsu Rocky at the nearest Daihatsu dealer. You can order that car unit first. Then, you pay a certain amount of money as a down payment (DP) to the dealer. 

You can choose the Daihatsu Rocky according to the specifications you want. For example, choosing the color or transmission type that suits you. However, it is important to remember that when you place an order, the unit has not yet been produced or the item is still being ordered. 

How Long is the Car Order Time?

The car order time varies greatly, ranging from months to years. Some even wait up to 7-10 years. Quite a long time, isn't it? The length of the order time is caused by several factors. Starting from limited unit availability but high purchase demand, still in the production process, and shipping cars from abroad to Indonesia, to administrative factors. 

However, if you buy cars from Daihatsu, you will have a very short order time. On average, Daihatsu cars have an order period of about two months. So, it is very suitable for those of you who want to buy a car in the near future.

Advantages of Buying a Car by Ordering

There are several advantages to buying a car by ordering that you need to know. Here are the complete advantages.

1. More Affordable Prices

Buying a car by ordering is certainly more affordable than buying a car on credit. Buying a car by ordering only requires a down payment as a guarantee of the purchase agreement. Whereas if you buy a car on credit, the amount paid each month is higher due to the addition of credit tax.

2. According to Desired Specifications

The next advantage is that you can choose the car color and other specifications according to your wishes. Because sometimes the car units available at the dealer have different transmission systems and colors from your preferences.

3. Down Payment Can Be Fully Refunded

Another advantage is that the down payment you make can be fully refunded if the dealer is unable to deliver the car unit you ordered within the specified time according to the initial agreement.

Disadvantages of Car Ordering

Here are some disadvantages of ordering a car.

1. Long Waiting Time

The disadvantage of ordering a car is the long delivery time. It is very unsuitable for those of you who are in a hurry to own a car. 

2. Sometimes There is No Certainty

The next disadvantage is the lack of certainty from the dealer. And this has often happened.

If you intend to purchase a car by ordering, it is advisable to survey the dealer you will visit first. Make sure that the dealer is an official and trusted dealer. You can do research first regarding the dealer's service on social media. If you want to order a car quickly and reliably, you can visit an official Daihatsu dealer because they have an order period of about two months.