Can’t let go of your old ride? It may be your old, faithful friend but if you hold onto it longer, you are preventing yourself from getting a car that offers more safety, reliance, and efficiency. New cars also tend to come with nicer features. Why else should you scrap your car?
Maintenance Costs – As the car gets older, it costs more to keep it in good shape. Parts and systems will fail, break down, and need replacing. Besides taking the time to find parts that fit your old car, you lose valuable time doing without it while it is at your mechanic’s. Repairs exceeding a new car payment? It is time to move up!
Warranty Has Expired – Even if your transmission and engine had been on an extended warranty, chances are these have long since expired. Any defects the car was covered under are also now your financial responsibility.
Old Technology – New cars have advances in transmission, cylinder deactivation, and injection along with safety features that didn’t exist a few short years ago. New cars get more miles to the gallon and most of them are easier on the environment. If you want efficiency, you want to cut yourself from old technology and advance to the world of new vehicles.
Safety– One of the biggest reasons to junk your old car is safety. New automobiles have blind-spot sensors, collision prevention, and nice things like Bluetooth connectivity. New vehicles have advanced structural builds which make them more resilient in crashes.
Don’t feel like you have to hold on to that old car. Today, features that used to appear only on luxury vehicles are available on affordable cars. Most cars now feature heated seats and in-dash navigation. Treat yourself!
