Liberty Buick GMC is a
family-friendly car dealership located in the Charlotte/Matthews area of North
Carolina. With the competitive car selling industry, it can be hard to know whether
or not you are getting the best deals and overall best care for your vehicles.
At Liberty Buick GMC, we strive to make our customers more than just a car sale,
but rather a customer and friend for life. We like to keep our business honest
and ethical to help customers feel welcomed. One of the main responsibilities when
owning a vehicle is the service and maintenance upkeep. That’s why Liberty
Buick GMC is here to take care of you beyond the sale. Charlotte car dealers
are competitive, but does lowest price always mean the best deal? Calculate what you will spend on your car
service and purchase over a five year plan to get the best deal.
When purchasing a vehicle, there are a lot of factors to
consider. Beyond budgeting for insurance or accidents, one of the biggest reoccurring
expenses is maintaining a vehicle. When you purchase a vehicle, it is important
to shop around for the best deal, but many think that the best deal always means
the lowest priced vehicle. Before you jump to that conclusion, you should
calculate the cost of maintaining the vehicle over a five year plan. Costs to
consider can include:
1.
Fuel
2.
Maintenance
3.
Financing
4.
Insurance
5.
Repairs
6.
State Fees
7.
Loss In Value
Kelley Blue Book lays out the cost of owning a car over a
typical 5- year plan. With the numbers from Kelley
Blue Book and our expertise on vehicles, we’ve developed a comprehensive
guide to inform you on all of the hidden costs that can occur when buying a
vehicle and help determine what the best deals are for you personally before
you make your purchase.
Fuel
How often you pull into a gas station often depends on the
length of your average commute. Many people sit in traffic for hours every day
and others drive right around the corner. This makes a huge difference in the
amount spent of gas over a five year duration. Another big factor is the type
of vehicle you drive. Smaller compact sedan vehicles will use less gas, while
big trucks and SUVs will require more. The average person should account for
spending about $6,309 to $11,585 every five year on fuel depending on the type
of vehicle and distance they drive.
Buick vehicles are very fuel efficient. The popular compact
SUV, the 2018
Buick Encore has an estimated fuel economy of 33 miles per gallon.
Maintenance
Getting your vehicle serviced is a big commitment and
investment for both your time and money. To help increase the lifespan and
value of a vehicle it is important to keep up with your vehicles service
requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, oil changes, tire
rotations, and wheel alignments. Over a five-year span, these expenses add up.
The average person spends $2,448 to $4,986 to have maintenance performed on their
vehicle. With this investment in time and money, it is important to ensure that
you are going to a trustworthy and friendly service department. Liberty Buick
GMC has an awesome service team with honest folks ready to take care of all
your service needs, and makes sure you’re getting the best deals in town to
keep your maintenance costs low.
Financing
Financing costs all depend on the bank you choose to finance
with, your credit score, and your initial down payment. The average person
spends about $921 to $3,335 on financing their vehicle. Liberty Buick GMC’s financial
team will work with you individually to find the best rates and deals when it
comes to financing your vehicle. Cecil
Ward is the experienced financial advisor at Liberty Buick GMC who will help
you secure the best rates.
Insurance
For most people, insurance is a pain point when it comes to
talking about buying a new vehicle, since it can be expensive and dependent on
a lot of different factors. Some of the most influential insurance factors
include:
·
Years Of Driving Experience
·
Type of Vehicle
·
Insurance Agency
·
Coverage
When an experienced driver purchases a new vehicle,
insurance averages between $2,990 to $3,410 depending on the vehicle and the insurance
agency rates. Liberty Buick GMC’s dealers are happy to talk your options
through, and determine whether a new or used vehicle is the right fit for you.
Repairs
Things happen and simple car repairs are needed. Within a
five year span, you will need to plan for repairs both planned and unplanned. For
repairs, the average cost over five years is around $1,659 to $2,454. When
undergoing repairs, it is important that the service department you choose is
knowledgeable and ready to make sure their customers are on the same page about
their vehicle. The technicians at Liberty Buick GMC are all highly qualified
and certified, but moreover, care about their customers.
State Fees
State fee are simply unavoidable. They vary depending on the
state you live in and the vehicle that you drive. The average car owner spends $1,659
to $5,474 over five years on state fees.
Loss In Value
This is a big one, and it can sting. You probably already
know that your car loses value. In fact, the moment you drive off the
dealerships lot, no matter where you purchase your vehicle or what great dael
you get, your car begins to deprecate in value. Over five years, the value of
your car will plummet thousands and thousands of dollars. This is why the car
that you choose is so important. Luxurious vehicles like GMC and Buick truly
hold their value. Of course, they still lose market value over time, as does
every vehicle, but because these vehicles are made to last, they certainly
won’t lose personal value to their owners.
Overall, vehicles are expensive but the initial price of the
vehicle is not everything. Even if two cars cost the same amount, the cost over
five years could be significantly different. Each and every car is different,
so taking extra effort to determine what you will value in your vehicle over
time is very important. Once you have picked your dream vehicle, where you purchase
it is important. Going for the dealership that prices it the lowest may not
always be the best option. It’s a worthwhile decision to go to a local
dealership that you can trust and build a relationship with, especially if you’re
planning to use their service department for you vehicle needs. If it’s a
valuable investment in your five year plan to getting your vehicle serviced and
repaired for the best prices and by the most trusted service team, it’s wise to
compare prices beyond the vehicle and head the service desk of the dealership
to gauge whether they will be friendly and honest with you in future visits.
At Liberty Buick GMC, we strive to find great
deals for our customers, but also treat our customers well beyond the sales with
our service team, which make up the best service department around Charlotte.
We want our customers to be more than just a single car sale, but a customer
for life. We achieve this mission with our wonderful customer service that
follows customers through everything from servicing their vehicle through
buying their next vehicle with us. Call us at 866-442-0871 to schedule an
appointment or drop by our conveniently located dealership in
Charlotte-Matthews today.
