Mazda Certified Pre-Owned — What Does That Mean?
Do you take labels at face value, or do you approach them with suspicion? Some advertising claims don’t really mean anything. Fast food places say they have all natural choices when really they’re full of things that aren’t good for you. Retailers promise the lowest price, but often you can find a better one somewhere else. And what’s up with grass-fed beef? Isn’t that what cows prefer to eat?
Mazda Certified Pre-Owned isn’t like that. It’s a designation that actually means something. When you buy a used car in East Texas, our pre-owned warranty program and inspection process lets you buy with confidence.
What We Take in Trade
We’ll take any car as a trade-in, but we don’t offer everything for resale on our lot. Frankly, not every car is good enough to be a Mazda Certified Pre-Owned vehicle. To start, vehicles must be less than six years old and have fewer than 80,000 miles.
Before we offer a car on our lot it goes through a rigorous 160-point inspection by one of our factory-trained technicians. Here are just a few of the many things we check:
- Air conditioning and heating performance
- Interior seating function — Does everything perform properly in all positions?
- Exterior — Is the windshield unblemished and is the exterior free of large dings or improper repairs?
- Brake performance on hard stops
- Shifting quality and shift points of transmission
- Engine function
We also run an Autocheck vehicle history report we pass on to the buyer.
Biggest Benefit of Buying Mazda Certified Pre-Owned
The whole program is great, but perhaps the most important benefit is the warranty. Where else can you buy a used car in East Texas and get seven year/100,000 mile powertrain protection?
We also give buyers a full year or 12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and get this…that warranty starts when the original warranty expires. So if the car you buy still has some of its original bumper-to-bumper warranty left, you get an extra year once that ends.
You’ll probably never want to give up your Mazda, but if you do decide to sell during the warranty period it’s transferrable. That could make your vehicle worth more in the eyes of prospective buyers. It doesn’t cost a dime to transfer the warranty. It’s automatic.
So Much More
The warranty is huge, but you’ll also receive these benefits:
- Zero deductible on repairs. If you need work under warranty, you pay nothing.
- Free 24-hour roadside assistance. If your battery dies, you lock yourself out, you have a flat or any other emergency it doesn’t matter where you are. We’ll come help. For seven years.
- Free 3 months of SiriusXM. Because driving is even more fun with music.
When you buy a used car in East Texas, start with us. We’ll help you find the car you’re looking for and make sure you feel good about your purchase. We don’t just sell Mazda, click to check out our available used Ford, Ram, Nissan and more.
When you get the new car itch, you probably don’t drive straight to an East Texas car lot. A whopping 86 percent of car shoppers do online research before they go to the dealership.
Some consumers choose to complete the entire transaction from their living room without ever setting foot on a car lot. It sounds convenient but buying a car online could create some problems.
How East Texas Car Buyers Search
Most the time we find people start their search on their cell phones. A GeoMarketing article says first, 32 percent of car shoppers visit an aggregate site like Carvana or Auto Trader. Those sites show cars for sale from dealerships and private sellers all over the nation. Another 24 percent already have an idea what they want, so they go straight to a local dealership’s website.
We’re fascinated with the stats, so here are a few more:
- At the beginning of the process, 6 out of 10 buyers are thinking about multiple types of vehicles.
- 71 percent of online shoppers spend their time comparing car prices.
- 68 percent do an online comparison of actual models for sale.
- Most people (63 percent) look up what their trade is worth online.
- More than half of shoppers prefer walking into the dealership over online first contact.
Pros and Cons of Buying a Car Online
Buying a car is a huge commitment. For most people, the payment is a significant percentage of their monthly income. The more you know, the better. The main benefit of online shopping is the ability to do extensive research.
Compare car financing options. Read dealership reviews to see if people found sales staff helpful or pushy. Do a side-by-side comparison of different trim packages to evaluate what’s really important to you.
Online shopping is great, but online buying is not. Buying a car online has these cons:
- Buying out of state can complicate the registration and titling process.
- When you buy local, you can go back to the dealership you purchased from for service and maintenance.
- Completing the whole purchase process online from sites sounds convenient, but there’s no replacement for a test drive.
- If you buy online, what happens with your trade? Carvana says they’ll give you an online estimate, but what you actually get depends on final inspection after you drop it off at one of their “vending machines.” There are only 15 across the nation, and none of them are in East Texas.
Cars for Sale in East Texas
If you’re one of the six out of 10 buyers considering more than one type of car, a test drive makes all the difference. We’ll let you test drive each of them with no pressure to buy any of them. In reality, you can spend days looking at cars online, but there’s no other way to get a feel for them. All cars look shiny and luxurious in ads. You want the car that when you drive, it connects with your soul.
We encourage online research, but we also have knowledgeable salespeople on hand. Not all online information comes from a trustworthy source. It’s always a good idea to verify what you’ve read with someone who has credentials and proven expertise.
If you haven’t visited our site lately, why not start there? Check out our online inventory to start your online research. Or just come on in and check out our cars. See you soon.
Sources: V12Data article on how consumers shop for cars
The 4 Commandments of Miata Modification
Mazda’s MX-5 Miata is the best selling roadster of all time and the most raced car on the planet. Year after year it breaks records for tearing up the track. Racing is part of the Mazda DNA. Miatas get lighter, faster and even more nimble with each passing year. The 2019 Miata comes with more power and a higher redline than ever before.
Your Miata already has a lot in common with the Global MX-5 Cup Car, but sometimes East Texans want to add enhancements or refinement. Before you modify your Miata or any car, here’s what you need to do.
Specify Your Miata Modification Goal
If you just start changing things, you’re going to waste time and money, and you probably won’t be pleased with the end result. Why are you modifying your car in the first place? What do you hope to gain? Be more specific than just improving performance. Spell out your aesthetic goals as well as the ones related to performance.
Be Realistic
If you use your car as a daily driver, the biggest tires and turbo available might not be the best idea. High-performance tires have stiffer sidewalls, so you’ll have a less comfortable ride on rough roads. If you add a cold air intake or exhaust system for increased airflow you’ll see a horsepower gain, but your neighbors might complain it’s too loud.
Set Your MX-5 Modification Budget
A turbocharger is expensive on its own, and it takes a trained mechanic to install one properly. However, it can’t be your only upgrade, because adding that much extra power will change the way your MX-5 drives. You’ll also need new wheels, tires and other handling components. Coilovers might be the daddy of suspension upgrades, but cheap sets will be a disappointment. If you can’t afford good ones, stick with a good spring/shock combo.
Before you start to modify your Miata, research what you’ll need and get firm pricing so you can see it through to the end.
Check out our comparison of the Mazda MX-5 and Toyota GT86.
Talk to Experts
At Velocity Mazda, our service technicians work on all makes and models, and they specialize in all things Mazda. When you start researching MX-5 modification, they can point you in the right direction. With their years of experience, vast Mazda knowledge and extensive training they’ll help ensure your car is as safe and efficient as possible. Schedule your service online today.
The Mazda CX-9 — 2019 Updates
Mazda’s crossover SUV has always been known for its smooth ride and extreme refinement. With each model year Mazda has made it even better as technology and fuel efficiency capabilities have improved.
Frankly, Mazda’s engineers could have stopped refining a few years ago and people would still rave about the flagship crossover SUV for its comfort, features and performance. But they didn’t. This year they made the CX-9 even better with the following:
- Factory-equipped Apple Car Play and Android Auto Infotainment in Touring trim and above
- 360-degree View Monitor
- Ventilated front seats
- A brand new seven-inch reconfigurable gauge cluster
The Sport still offers 18-inch alloy wheels standard, a seven-inch infotainment screen, LED headlights and taillights, three-zone climate control, Bluetooth, keyless entry, blind spot monitoring and so much more. The Sport Package adds heated front seats and door mirrors, automatic headlights, Lane-Keep Assist, radar cruise-control, automatic emergency braking and several other features.
When you buy a 2019 CX-9 Touring you get all that plus a power liftgate with adjustable height, rain-sensing wipers and every surface you regularly touch is wrapped in buttery-soft leather. The Touring model also has Mazda Advanced Keyless entry, two USB ports in the back, High Beam Control and Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection.
2019 CX-9 MSRP Pricing
The 2019 CX-9 is available in trim levels Sport, Touring, Grand Touring and Signature. Here’s starting MSRP for each:
- 2019 Mazda CX-9 Sport — $32,280
- 2019 Mazda CX-9 Touring — $35,330
- 2019 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring — $40,840
- 2019 Mazda CX-9 Signature — $45,365
When You Can Buy 2019 CX-9 in East Texas
The new CX-9 will arrive in East Texas sometime this month. Keep an eye on our Facebook page or check our available inventory to know when you can see one on our lot.
2019 Mazda CX-9 at Velocity Mazda in Tyler
Every Mazda CX-9 model we sell here at Velocity Mazda in Tyler has the award-winning SKYACTIV-G 2.5T turbocharged engine. That means when you hit the gas, you get up to 250 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Premium paint colors include Soul Red Crystal, Machine Gray Metallic and Snowflake White Pearl Mica. Get in touch to find out more.
Article exclusively for Velocity Mazda from Content by Missy
Fight Childhood Cancer With Velocity Mazda
I’ve been writing blog posts here, but I’ve never actually introduced myself. I’m Missy Ticer, content writer for Velocity Mazda. Normally I write about Mazda technology, car news and other vehicle-related topics that might interest East Texans.
Today I want to talk about something different. I’m introducing myself because I want to tell you about three amazing women I know and share their advice on how to fight childhood cancer.
Heather Rucker and Gold Network of East Texas
Heather Rucker, Gold Network founder knows what parents go through when their child has cancer from personal experience. Her son Sawyer was diagnosed with infantile leukemia when he was seven months old. Sawyer is a healthy four-year-old now, but the journey to get there was long. They provide regular updates through Facebook and you can follow them here. Heather is passionate about helping other parents going through the same.
Gold Network of East Texas helps parents in these four ways:
- Supporting local families in treatment with things like VISA gift cards they can use for gas and expenses, tote bags to carry things back and forth to the hospital, rolls of quarters for laundry and vending machines, new parent bags etc.
- Working toward a cure by donating to childhood cancer research organization Alex’s Lemonade Stand
- Uniting families for support at local Connect Meetings and events like the Tyler Gold Run
- Working to raise community awareness of childhood cancer-related issues
Inspiring In the Face of Inconceivable Loss
Before I was a writer I taught school for Brownsboro ISD. Shelby Skiles started teaching there the same year I did. She’s one of those cheerful, energetic young women with a passion for children. Every morning I met students as they got off the bus and saw Shelby as she came in for the day.
Shelby bounces when she walks, like she’s too excited to take regular steps. It made me smile just to see her coming up the sidewalk, and she often had a story to tell about her two-year-old daughter Sophie.
In May she had to take a day off because Sophie had breathing problems, and at first everyone thought maybe it was asthma. On May 18 Sophie and her husband Jonathan rushed to the ER because Sophie couldn’t breathe. The hospital sent them to Children’s in Dallas, and they discovered the tiny girl had a softball-sized tumor in her chest.
What happened next is every parent’s nightmare. Sophie originally seemed to be responding to treatment, but she relapsed in December. She died January 4.
Shelby’s goal has always been to offer transparency in the face of suffering. She’s open about the raw pain, the treatment horror that never stops slamming into you with one shock after the next. She’s willing to talk about mouth sores and vomit, spinal taps and chemo complications. She doesn’t try to hide the emptiness left in her life.
She’ll tell you her arms ache to hold her little girl again and some days she can’t stop crying. Tiny crocs, macaroni and cheese and holidays bring fresh heartbreak. She encourages others not to take loved ones for granted, and to realize the world is bigger than your box.
She says the Gold Network provided support when they were in the hospital with gift cards, support visits, a new parent bag and so much more. When they arrived at the hospital, she had been on a field trip all day. She had no idea what was ahead and didn’t have anything she needed.
Shelby refuses to let Sophie’s struggle be for nothing. Right now she’s is helping other families by putting together binders to help organize medical information. She also gathers emergency items for parent bags. She says some of the inspiration for what she does comes from what Gold Network did to support her family when Sophie was in the hospital.
You can read more about Sophie on the Sophie the Brave blog. Find out what Shelby is doing to remember her daughter and fight childhood cancer on her Facebook page.
When Cancer Treatment Lasts More Than 3 Years
Jonah Daily was diagnosed with leukemia ALL Type B at the very beginning of 2016. He was in the hospital for most of that year and is still receiving treatment. For a long time, his tiny body had a difficult time maintaining his immune system. Even when he was home he couldn’t attend kindergarten because of his reduced resistance to infection. His teacher visited him two days a week to provide classroom instruction.
Jonah is recovering. In first grade, he was able to start school. Right now he goes once a month to Children’s in Dallas to get chemo. The rest of the time he has chemo at home every day.
When I asked his mother Amy how the Gold Network supported them throughout, she had a hard time speaking through the tears. She said Heather Rucker brought her food and sent care packages to the hospital. Gold Network regularly helped them with little details and big challenges.
The biggest thing, she said, is that Gold Network kept them from feeling alone. She was thankful she could stay at the hospital with Jonah every day, but it was incredibly isolating. The organization didn’t just connect her to parents who had been through it, survivors visited Jonah.
One young man who had had a similar diagnosis visited Jonah in the hospital. He was a high school football player, and when Amy saw the healthy athlete talking to her son she said, “At that moment it was like I saw this bright light. I knew he was going to get through this. One day he was going to be doing things like playing football and having fun.”
East Texans Can Fight Childhood Cancer Now
I followed Shelby’s family when Sophie was so very sick, and my heart was breaking. I was in Jonah’s kindergarten classroom when he was too sick to come to school.
However, part of me knows I will never be able to comprehend what these moms went through. I want to do something for families dealing with childhood cancer, and it’s hard to know how to help. When I asked Shelby and Amy for some suggestions, here are a few of the ideas they offered.
- Sign up for the Tyler Gold Run annual 5K on September 22.
- Text an encouraging message to a parent you know has a sick child.
- When you ask parents how you can help, often they draw a blank. Offer to do daily, mundane tasks. Mow the yard or drop off dinner. If they have other children, take them for a burger or a movie to let them feel like life is normal for a little while.
- Put together a new parent bag with items like tissues, travel sized toiletries, pens, makeup remover, Tylenol etc. Or donate to Gold Network knowing that’s what a portion of donations go toward.
- Donate blood. It’s not just for trauma victims, cancer and chronic disease patients need regular transfusions just to keep them alive.
- Send a Be Brave Binder to Dallas Children’s parents so they can organize medical information as it comes in. Here’s a link.
Velocity Mazda and Gold Network of East Texas
Camden and Amanda Jones of Velocity Mazda believe no family should have to fight cancer. This is a cause that matters to us deeply. We invite you to stand with us this September 22 at the Tyler Gold Run 5k so maybe one day this disease no longer claims the lives of our most precious resources, our children.
Article from Content by Missy for Velocity Mazda
Top Mazda Picks for Students in 2018
School is back in session, and for some of you, dropping them off at Robert E. Lee, Longview High School, John Tyler or any of the other area schools is already getting old. If your child has been working to get his or her license, you might be exploring your options.
Every year Kelley Blue Book releases a list of the best cars for students. Every year at least one Mazda is near the top of that list. We’ll tell you why Mazda consistently stands out as one of the top picks for students and which ones experts say are the best.
Why Mazda is a Great Car for Students
Your first car is always memorable. Your teen already most likely has some opinions about what they hope their first car looks and sounds like. They don’t think in terms of safety and reliability, they want something that handles like a race car and impresses their friends. You can give them everything they’re looking for because all Mazdas come with the following:
- Reliability — Experts call Mazda one of the most dependable cars on the market.
- Safety — Key safety features like a forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking are standard on almost all 2018 and newer models.
- Affordability — If you’ve priced cars at all, you know Mazda’s value is simply unbeatable.
- Fuel economy — Whether you’re paying for the gas or your child deducts that cost from his or her paycheck, miles per gallon matter. Mazda’s extreme fuel economy will keep driving affordable.
As you probably already know, technology is important to teens. Mazda is technology rich with features like an optional heads-up display, touchscreen display, Bose audio system and rear cross traffic alert.
Best Mazda Models for Students
This year, Kelley Blue Book said the 2018 Mazda3 isn’t just a top car for students, it’s “sitting atop our list of the 10 coolest cars under $20,000.” The trusted auto resource says both hatchback and sedan are as fun to drive as they are to look at. “If you believe life is too short to drive an ugly car you’ll like the 2018 Mazda3,” their expert reviewer said.
The Mazda3 is affordable with an MSRP range between $18,970 and $26,370. Plus, it’s also an Insurance Institute for Highway (IIHS) Safety Top Safety Pick. It’s designed to keep your child safe and your insurance rates down.
Experts frequently name Mazda CX-3 as one of the top ten cars for students. The subcompact has engaging driving dynamics, an attractive interior and the same safety and technology features available in the Mazda3.
Are you curious what’s actually available for your teen? Check out this Mazda3 Touring in Deep Crystal Blue Mica. Or, if your student loves Mazda’s Soul Red Metallic, this Mazda3 has it all. And this CX-3 Touring is priced to move, so if that’s what you’re looking for, act fast.
Article from Content by Missy for Velocity Mazda
Why is every single Mazda model a top IIHS Safety pick? Because Mazda prioritizes keeping drivers safe with the Jinba Ittai philosophy of creating oneness between car and driver. You probably knew your car came with i-ACTIVSENSE, but do you know how that technology works to protect you and your loved ones? Read on to appreciate your Mazda even more.
i-ACTIVSENSE Radar
Radar uses high-frequency electromagnetic waves to detect aircraft, weather patterns and ships. Your Mazda also uses radar to keep you safe. The Mazda radar adaptive cruise control helps keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Adjust the distance by using the up or down buttons on the steering wheel.
On long stretches of road, you probably switch on cruise control and relax. Sometimes drivers don’t notice when the traffic ahead slows or brakes quickly. Your car’s radar will brake automatically if needed and accelerate back to your set speed when it’s safe.
Your car also has a rear vehicle monitoring system that uses quasi-milliwave radar to monitor the area behind your vehicle. If there’s a person or object in your blind spot, your vehicle will alert you when you’re changing lanes or backing up.
Your Car’s Lasers
Laser beams aren’t just for sci-fi, they’re also for safety. Near-infrared laser on the windshield of your equipped sedan or SUV is constantly scanning the road ahead. If you accidentally hit the gas when there’s something in the way, your car will stop you from accelerating.
Depending on the model you drive and the speed at which you’re traveling, your vehicle will alert you of your need to brake. If you don’t respond, your car will apply the brakes for you.
i-ACTIVSENSE Lane Departure Warning
When you’re traveling above 65 mph, a camera on your wind screen scans the road ahead. If you drift out of your lane your car will signal you. However, when you use your turn signal before changing lanes, that tells your car the move is intentional, so no alert goes off.
Adaptive Front Lighting
Have you ever turned a curve at night and almost didn’t see something in the roadway until it was too late? Headlights illuminate in front of the car, but if your car isn’t facing straight ahead, they may not show you what you need to see.
Mazda’s adaptive front lighting actually adjusts the headlights when you turn so they shine on what’s around the curve. Night driving becomes safer for you and your passengers.
The heat will be around a while longer, but East Texas families have already headed back to school. Get in that last escape with a quick Texas road trip or Mazda weekend away. Load up your Mazda and escape to one of these nearby destinations.
Your Mazda and Jefferson Texas
It’s only an hour and a half from Tyler, but if you visit Jefferson Texas, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Book your stay at the Excelsior House Hotel and sleep under the same roof that sheltered historical figures like Ulysses S. Grant, Lady Bird Johnson and Oscar Wilde.
While you’re there, tour American Railroad developer Jay Gould’s private rail car with four staterooms, a lounge, a dining room and ballroom. Continue to experience romance and southern charm at the Gone With the Wind museum. Once darkness falls, take a carriage ride or go on a ghost walk through what is reportedly one of the most haunted small towns in Texas.
Have a Mazda Weekend at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
If you prefer outdoor adventure and rugged beauty over historic charm, head to Central Texas. Just north of Fredericksburg, you’ll find this gigantic pink granite dome surrounded by enchanting scenery and rock formations.
Hike 11 miles of hiking trails, pitch your tent at walk-in or primitive backpack campsites or go rock climbing along the trail. At night you’re far enough away from everything for some magnificent stargazing.
Visit the San Antonio Riverwalk for Your Mazda Weekend
For those who prefer a more urban getaway, the San Antonio Riverwalk is only about five hours from Tyler. The world-famous destination meanders by the Alamo and offers top-notch dining, shopping and riverboat rides.
During your Mazda weekend, experience Riverwalk nightlife at Howl At The Moon, a high-energy setting with dancing and live music. Unwind at Jazz Texas at the historic Pearl Brewery. Shop unique boutiques or just sit by the water and people watch for an endless stream of entertainment.
New Braunfels and Your Mazda
This time of year, it helps when outdoor recreation involves water. Cold springs run through the city, enticing visitors to the cool waters of the Comal and Guadalupe rivers. Visit the original Schlitterbahn or just float the river on a tube.
While you’re there, escape the heat with an underground tour of Natural Bridge Caverns. Landa Park also offers family friendly paddleboats and train rides.
If you’re driving a Mazda, you can get to any of these destinations on one tank of gas. The 2018 CX-5 can travel as far as 458 miles on a tank of gas and a new Mazda6 could get you up to 574 miles from home. Check out our online inventory today.
No Matter What Color You Buy, Your Mazda is Green
Mazda’s are fun to drive, easy on your wallet and some of the best looking cars on the road. They’re also environmentally friendly. You love how far you can go on one tank of gas, but do you know how your car makes that happen?
How Mazda Evaluates
In order to reduce the amount of CO2 each vehicle emits, Mazda is gradually shifting from a “tank-to-wheel” evaluation system to a “wheel-to-wheel” assessment. It’s a higher standard.
Traditional CO2 emission evaluation measures efficiency from the moment drivers transfer gas to their vehicle. Wheel-to-wheel starts measuring at the oil well and includes CO2 emissions from refining the gas or producing electrical power.
Mazda intends to cut those numbers in half by 2030 with a long-term goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 90 percent in 2050.
Your Mazda’s Green Technology
When you drive a Mazda, you contribute to a healthier environment by using the following technology:
- Your brakes – The Mazda brake energy regeneration system transforms the energy created by your moving vehicle and turns that back into electricity. You stop safely and your car stores the electricity to be used later by your headlights, climate control, sound speakers or other electrical components.
- Your car’s SKYACTIV technology – Mazda’s team created a series of technologies that make every vehicle both more fuel efficient and powerful. If your car was made after 2011, your engine, transmission, body and chassis have SKYACTIV technology that makes your Zoom-Zoom more sustainable.
- Mazda’s Earth friendly plastics – Mazda worked with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation to make many of the plastics used in vehicles out of plant-derived materials. Less carbon dioxide is released creating those plastics. Bio-based materials can also be dyed instead of painted, which means fewer volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are released into the air.
Mazda’s Long Term Vision
Mazda thinks long-term, believing people will experience more driving pleasure if the future holds a healthy planet. Innovators seek to contribute to a more beautiful Earth by perfecting the internal combustion engine and start producing electric vehicles in 2019.
Mazda also focuses on improving society by adding safety technology that reduces the risk of accident. Most importantly, Mazda invests in people. Their Jinba-Ittai philosophy seeks to connect driver and vehicle, making each owner one with their environment. That connection creates a joy that enriches life at every level.
If you’ve never experienced that connection, you should. Browse our inventory or schedule a test drive today.
Sources:
http://www.mazda.com/en/innovation/technology/env/
http://www.mazda.com/en/innovation/technology/env/policy/
http://www.mazda.com/en/csr/environment/sustainable/
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard the controversy and conversation about tariffs and trade wars. Here at Velocity Mazda, we’re leaving the controversy to the politicians and focusing on what matters most to East Texans.
New car prices have already climbed steeply in the past decade, with Mazda being one of the few brands that still produces good looking, dependable, fun to drive vehicles for under $30,000. Recent trade wars could drive prices even higher.
Tariffs Already Causing Price Hikes
Back in February, the White House placed tariffs on washing machines and solar panels. If your washer and dryer goes out and you want a Samsung or LG, The Wall Street Journal says their cost has increased by 17 percent the last few months. Solar panels already cost between $500 and $1,000 more to install.
Tariffs on steel and aluminum kicked in June 1. That raises the cost of things you buy every day like soup and canned soda, but only marginally. However, cars contain much more steel and aluminum than your afternoon energy drink.
New Vehicle Prices Will Rise
The 25 percent tariff on steel and 10 percent tariff on aluminum drives up manufacturing costs. Even vehicles assembled in the US have parts made abroad.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says not a single 2018 vehicle sold in the US gets all of its parts from inside the country. That means the tariffs will impact every vehicle manufacturer from Ford to Jeep to Kia.
Currently most the news on tariffs concerns imports from China. There is also the threat of a 20 to 25 percent tax hike on imported vehicles across the board. USA Today said those tariffs could add $5,000 to the price of a new $32,000 vehicle.
What Mazda Says
At the end of June, Mazda issued a statement on the potential 25 percent tariff on imports that said, “A tariff is a tax and it will be paid by American consumers. It will significantly increase the cost of every new vehicle sold in America, regardless of where it is built.” Mazda filed its comments on behalf of the 32,000 American workers who work at Mazda dealerships across the U.S.
Most Mazda vehicles are currently built in Hiroshima, Japan. Mazda’s North American Operations is in Irvine, California.
Mazda and American Jobs
Last year Mazda and Toyota announced they were building a $1.6 billion car plant in Huntsville, Alabama. The two companies predict the plant will open in 2021, make around 300,000 cars a year and create 4,000 jobs for Americans.
The plant will produce the same superior value products, affordable luxury and jaw-dropping style you’ve come to expect. Because the cars are manufactured domestically, they will not be subject to import taxes.
What East Texans Should Do Now
At Velocity Mazda, we always offer the best available price on new Mazda and high quality used vehicles. That’s never going to change. We can’t predict what will happen in global trade, but in the year ahead, vehicle prices very well may increase across the board.
You may have missed the best price on washing machines, but you don’t have to miss out on currently low vehicle prices. Today is the best time to buy your new Mazda. Check out our online inventory or stop by today.
Sources:
https://jalopnik.com/gm-and-mazda-say-that-trumps-tariffs-are-going-to-cost-1827247669
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/07/03/car-prices-trump-auto-tariffs/745342002/
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