{"id":2382,"date":"2020-11-03T14:02:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-03T14:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/thirdcoastautos\/?p=2382"},"modified":"2020-11-03T14:02:00","modified_gmt":"2020-11-03T14:02:00","slug":"what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-having-all-wheel-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-having-all-wheel-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"What do you know about all-wheel-drive? Is it for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"

What are the pros and cons of\u00a0having\u00a0all-wheel-drive?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

One of the many great\u00a0<\/span>reasons to choose a pre-owned vehicle is that a buyer<\/a><\/span>\u2019<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a>dollar can go a lot further<\/a>. With that intrinsic value on the rise in the secondary vehicle market, people will\u00a0<\/span>be able to choose models with features and equipment that they might not otherwise be able to afford. We\u2019ve found that <\/span>all-wheel-drive<\/span>\u00a0is something\u00a0<\/span>that interests a lot of Third Coast Auto Group customers. So, what are\u00a0<\/span>the pros and cons of having\u00a0<\/span>all-wheel-drive<\/span>? There are a few\u00a0<\/span>things you should know about this technology and how it can affect the way you drive. Let\u2019s take a closer look at what our team of product experts\u00a0<\/span>found\u00a0in an effort to\u00a0help our customers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

READ MORE: Which vehicles have AWD at Third Coast Auto?<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

How does all-wheel-drive work? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Without getting too deep into the weeds of automotive engineering jargon,\u00a0all-wheel-drive\u00a0describes a mechanical system when the power (torque) produced by the engine is sent to all four wheels.\u00a0This ability is very important when the road is wet, slippery, icy or\u00a0all of\u00a0the above. Additionally, since the engine directly powers all four wheels, a platform with\u00a0all-wheel-drive will be able to accelerate faster on dry pavement and more confidently on less-than-ideal road surface conditions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why is AWD good to have? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Improved Traction<\/strong> \u2014 As we have already said a few times, the number one reason people choose all-wheel-drive-equipped vehicles is for additional traction on obscured road conditions. When a wheel slips, the vehicle can get out of control. By always have power sent to the wheels, the chances of a sliding vehicle are dramatically reduced.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better Cornering<\/strong> \u2014 It\u2019s not uncommon for vehicles to lose control when going around a corner, even if the road surface is dry. Just like in slippery conditions, going around a corner can cause a loss of control because the wheels slip as the\u00a0vehicle changes direction. An all-wheel-drive vehicle will keep those wheels turning and in contact with the road.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ MORE: Should I use premium-grade gasoline?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What are the cons of having AWD? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Overconfidence<\/strong> \u2014 Simply stated, all-wheel-drive is just a tool at a driver\u2019s disposal. It is not magic, and it cannot negate the laws of physics. If someone is on a wet or slippery road, and their\u00a0vehicle has AWD, they will still need to give the traffic in front of them additional space. There is no all-wheel-drive system in existence that will make a\u00a0vehicle stop faster in poor driving conditions. People can put too much faith in this technology.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional Complexity<\/strong> \u2014 All-wheel-drive systems are\u00a0pretty complex.\u00a0In the event this system has a problem that requires repairs, the cost could climb rather quickly when compared to simpler systems like front- or rear-wheel-drive. For the most part, as long as an owner keeps up with scheduled maintenance<\/a>, the risks of an all-wheel-drive system failure can be kept to a minimum.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to see what Third Coast Auto Group has available, make an appointment with one of our product experts today. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What are the pros and cons of\u00a0having\u00a0all-wheel-drive?\u00a0 One of the many great\u00a0reasons to choose a pre-owned vehicle is that a buyer\u2019s\u00a0dollar can go a lot further. With that intrinsic value on the rise in the secondary vehicle market, people will\u00a0be able to choose models with features and equipment that they might not otherwise be able […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2383,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[7],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n