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4 Things you need to know when buying a vehicle with all-wheel drive
By Product Expert | Posted in Tips on Wednesday, July 13th, 2016 at 2:45 pm
All-wheel Drive Buying Tips
No matter what time of year it may be, a vehicle with all-wheel drive is certainly handy to own. Whether you’re an off-road enthusiast or you live somewhere that the snow flies for many months and creates some hazardous driving conditions, the safety and traction control of a vehicle with all-wheel drive can be priceless. Many new vehicles offer all-wheel drive systems, but how do you know which is the best and what to look for when buying one. The following tips will help you when buying your next vehicle with all-wheel drive. Follow them closely and you’ll be behind the wheel of a new or used car that you’ll love driving on snow covered roads or dirt trails.
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Tips for All-Wheel Drive Shoppers
- Buy good tires. An all-wheel drive system is only as good as the tires that you have on your vehicle. If your tires are worn out or bald, your vehicle will have a difficult time holding its grip on the road.
- Choose the right system. There are a few different types of all-wheel drive systems to choose from so knowing what you’ll need is key to buying the right one. Some are better for driving on snow covered roads while some all-wheel drive systems are better for taking on off-road trails.
- All-wheel drive does not stop faster. A common misconception is that an all-wheel drive system has better stopping power when applying the brakes. Just because all of the wheels turn doesn’t mean that they brake better.
- All-wheel drive vehicles cost more to maintain. With more moving parts and more complex systems, the cost of maintaining a vehicle with all-wheel drive can be more expensive.
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We hope that these all-wheel drive buying tips help you find the right the perfect vehicle. If you need help choosing the right all-wheel drive system the next time you go car shopping, stop into Billion Automotive or give us a call and we’d be happy to help you find the best new or used car that fits your specific needs for traction control.
