Not sure if it's time to purchase a new car? Deciding whether or not to make this kind of purchase depends on a lot of factors; this includes your finances and the condition of your car. Unless it's a necessity, don't add any extra stress into your life. Think about cost, safety and connectivity. However, if you're spending more time with your mechanic and your repair bills are as close and as often as car payments, it might be a good time to upgrade! Keep reading to see if any of these signs apply to you, you may have to visit us soon :))
Repairs are Occurring More Often Than Not
Occasional visits to your mechanic, especially on older vehicles and paying for needed repairs every now and then is reasonable. If these incidents and repairs are happening more frequently and becoming more costly and even worse, preventing the vehicle from being driven; It's time to get a new car.
Vehicle No Longer Passes Emissions Tests.
A CLEAR sign your car needs a replacement is when it no longer passes environmental emissions tests. Older model cars don't have these "drive clean" technologies that make the emission better for the environment newer model cars have; and many of these tests are requires when motorists renew their license plate.
You're Spending More Time & Money at the Gas Pump.
Fuel will be less efficient for those who drive car made in the 1990's than those driving a more recent year vehicle. Although you may not owe your car anymore, all those trips to the gas pump add up in terms of costs to operate the vehicle. If you find yourself at a gas station more than 2 times a week, you're spending too much money.
