Option two is to forego the dealership all together and buy online, or opt for a service such as Vroom, which can help you find a deal online and then deliver the car straight to your doorstep.

Emil Sultanov, a car-buying expert with LongTermCar, said that websites like Carvana, Vroom and Shift allow you to browse, purchase and have a car delivered to your doorstep. “Traditional car ...