Whether you're looking at hybrid cars because you're concerned about the threat of global warming and wanting to protect the environment, or you're just trying to get ahead of the outrageous cost of gasoline, a wise car buyer thinks before he signs the papers. Economists say that buying a house and buying a car are the most expensive purchases you'll make in your lifetime. It's only good sense to investigate how you can save money on your car. And there's more to it than just good negotiating skills and being friendly with your banker. A wise shopper does his research, into rebates, incentives, what are your long term costs going to be on insurance, accidents, fuel.
Rebates and Incentives
Most people don't think about taxes when they're buying a car. But it's something a wish shopper investigates. Thanks to the looming danger of global warming, the US government it doing all it and to encourage consumers to go green. It even has a website to help inform the public about available tax incentives. A Toyota Prius can earn up to a $2500 tax incentive from the government.
Moreover, dealers and manufacturers often offer some sort of rebate. The amounts vary, of course, but they're usually surprisingly generous. On new cars, like the Hylander, Toyota often offers rebates up to 1500 dollars. It's certainly something a wise buyer investigates before making a decision on a new or used car.
Safety Ratings
Insurance companies are deeply invested in the safety of your vehicle. It makes sense; if a wreck causes injuries, it costs them money. Of course, if you're the one behind the wheel in that crash, it's costing you more than money. So it's something to consider when you start your research, and find that Toyota hybrids have been given "Top Safety Picks” ratings by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Toyota Hylander, for example, received five-star ratings from IIHS in both overall rating and side impact safety testing. With the number of safety features it carries, you shouldn't be surprised at that. Driver, passenger, side impact airbags, three different kinds of brake and traction control features, turn signals and safety locks, all work together to make your travel so much safer. What this means is that, when you're in a Hylander, you're in one of the safest cars in the country. And, for the budget minded shopper, that also means that your insurance coverage rates are more than competitive with gasoline cars of the same type.
Fuel Efficiency Costs
If you're looking at buying a hybrid because of concerns about rising costs, this where things get exciting for you. If you're looking at hybrids because of concerns about the environment, then get ready for a pleasant surprise. No other cars can compete with the hybrid for fuel efficiency.
It just makes sense: the combination of electric and gasoline engine, working as a team, increases your average mile-per-gallon travel to amazing levels For example, the Toyota Yaris can get as much as 43mpg. The Prius gets up to 50mpg. Consumer Reports rank the Toyota Prius in its Top Ten Most Fuel Efficient Cars in 2014. Conventional cars of a similar design can't compete; The Audi Q3, for example, gets around 32mpg. The Honda Insight only gets about 38mpg overall.
Helping to save the environment by buying a hybrid is a wise decision. But it's entirely possible to save money while you're saving the world. Before talking to a dealer, a truly wise car-buyer does his resarch.
Visit Dayton Toyota in South Brunswick, NJ today to test drive a new Toyota Yaris or Prius today.
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