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GMC has been making trucks since 1909 when it was known as the Rapid Motor Vehicle Company. For over a century, this American company has manufactured personal trucks as well as commercial trucks, vans, buses, and even motorhomes. As Americans' vehicle preferences and needs have changed, GMC has kept pace by developing new models to appeal to a wide audience.

If you're interested in purchasing a GMC vehicle, here are 3 important things you should know.

Financing Options

General Motors offers different financing options throughout the year on their vehicles such as low-interest rates (some promotions offer 0% interest) to affordable lease options for the entire GMC line. General Motors is also known to offer discounts on individual cars each month to stimulate sales.

Are you a General Motors employee? If so, you'll be pleased to know that employees are entitled to a generous discount. In fact, GMC was the first auto manufacturer to offer employee pricing as an incentive to come work on the line and help build the GMC empire.

Resale Value

All GMC products are built to last, but when it comes to value, its the truck line that takes the trophy. In 2014, the top 3 models were pickup trucks. More likely than not, trucks sales soared because GMC trucks hold their value better than any other product the car manufacturer produces. An average car will lose about 10% of its value after leaving the lot and about 20% per year after that. Trucks, on the other hand, can retain as much as 50% of their initial worth after the first 3-4 years.

Why do trucks hold their value so well? One reason is the sturdier construction. The main market for trucks is the construction industry. Trucks need to be able to handle the rigors of a job site and the frame and drive train need to be sturdy to carry heavy loads.

The demand factor is another reason resell value is so impressive. Trucks are desired among American drivers, which pushes their value higher.

Recalls

GMC vehicles made news for some product recalls. Many times, recalls can affect multiple models during a short time frame because many of the same parts are used in their vehicle designs. For example, in 2015, over 6 million GMC vehicles and 30 million cars in America were recalled for possible faulty air bags. Other recalls included a seat belt cable that could wear prematurely and cause injury.

Consumers should be concerned about recalls, but it doesn't mean that the company's manufacturing practices are questionable. Recalls happen in the automobile industry frequently. Educate yourself and make sure you're purchasing a vehicle that has been tested and is not on a current recall list.

If you have more questions about General Motors vehicles, contact a local GMC dealer in Kansas City such as ours for expert advice and a personal buying experience.