The process usually involves dealing directly with the finance company rather than the local dealership to avoid unnecessary "documentation" or "inspection" fees.
: Contact the financing arm (e.g., Nissan Finance, Honda Financial Services) for a formal buyout statement.
: Since you are the only owner, you know the full maintenance history (e.g., regular brake fluid flushes), making it a lower-risk "used" car purchase.
: You can pay in cash or finance the amount through third-party lenders like Capital One or local Credit Unions.