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When you’re looking for a new vehicle, it can be worth your time to test-drive a reliable and fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle like a CR-V Hybrid or Accord Hybrid. Here are some of the ways owning a hybrid car or SUV can benefit you:
Nobody wants to spend more money or time at the pump than they have to. Hybrid vehicles are some of the most fuel-efficient vehicles on the road, and that means you’ll see fewer dollars flutter out of your bank account and into your vehicle’s fuel tank over the lifespan of your vehicle. That’s money you can spend elsewhere!
It’s easy to talk about vehicles being more eco-friendly or reducing your carbon footprint, but hybrid vehicles are the real deal when it comes to producing fewer emissions. Because an electric motor does most of the work in a hybrid powertrain, that means that your vehicle isn’t constantly pumping out a stream of exhaust. But if you need extra power from the gasoline engine – like passing a slow-moving vehicle or climbing a tough grade – it works in tandem with the electric motor to give your car a boost.
Most folks know that a vehicle’s value tends to decrease over time. So when you resell or trade in a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle, you may take a financial hit. But guess what? Hybrid vehicles are bucking this trend. Their depreciation is slower and so the value of the vehicle holds up better than most.
Buying a hybrid vehicle means that you’re getting a fantastic car or SUV, for sure. But you’re also getting tax benefits on top of it, like the cherry on top of a hot fudge sundae. There are various federal and state tax incentives (think rebates) that can offset the purchase price of a hybrid.
Your maintenance bills for a hybrid may be lower than that of a gasoline-powered vehicle. Because hybrids have become so popular over the last several years, the availability of parts and services for them has increased rapidly. Major repairs are much less likely with a hybrid vehicle.
The gasoline-powered engine in a hybrid does need the same kind of regular maintenance as a regular vehicle, but the electric motor for a hybrid has a track record of lasting for a long time. The typical battery for an electric motor, as well as many of the other hybrid parts, has a warranty of 10 years. That’s rock-solid reliable.
When you shop for your next vehicle, come see us at Brannon Honda. We’ll help you discover a wide range of new and pre-owned hybrid cars for sale in Birmingham, AL. We look forward to serving you soon!
