{"id":166,"date":"2018-02-25T01:04:39","date_gmt":"2018-02-25T01:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/stop23\/?p=166"},"modified":"2024-03-18T11:11:43","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T11:11:43","slug":"when-should-you-stop-putting-money-into-your-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/blog\/when-should-you-stop-putting-money-into-your-car\/","title":{"rendered":"When is it time to give up on your vehicle?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>When should you stop putting money into your car?<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61379282\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61379282\">Ole Bessie has done it again. Last\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61379282\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61379282\">month she had coolant leaks and transmission issues. The month before that, she had to get some rewiring\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61379282\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"AdvancedProofingIssue SCXW61379282\">in order for<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61379282\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61379282\">\u00a0the dashboard lights to start working\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61379282\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61379282\">again<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61379282\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61379282\">. Now, ole Bessie, astonishingly, has a hole in her floor. Yes, you are that close to\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61379282\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"AdvancedProofingIssue SCXW61379282\">actually<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61379282\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"AdvancedProofingIssue SCXW61379282\">\u00a0driving<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61379282\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61379282\">\u00a0a Flintstones automobile. You sigh with frustration. You love your car. Ole Bessie has been with you in good times and bad for many years. But lately you have been putting in more and more money to fix her up. Is it worthwhile anymore? When should you stop putting money into your car? Read on for a few of our suggestions.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW61379282\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW95914977\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/blog\/diy-tricks-for-keeping-frost-off-of-your-windshield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW95914977\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95914977\">Read our DIY tricks to keep frost off your windshield.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Signs it is time to say goodbye and opt for an upgrade<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">You&#8217;re spending more money on repairs for your car than what it is worth. If you find yourself in a\u00a0similar\u00a0situation to the ole Bessie scenario above, you might want to consider putting the money you are spending on repairs toward the purchase of a newer vehicle in better condition.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">It has become unsafe to drive. A hole in the floor is a bit extreme, but it does happen, and it is not safe. If you feel your car could break down at any moment or get you into an accident, that is a huge concern. You should always feel safe in your car. Consider making the upgrade to something in which you will feel safe and comfortable on your commutes.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">If you want more modern technology features. It&#8217;s no secret that\u00a0technology is advancing quickly at every turn. If your vehicle is a bit outdated and you would rather be driving something with a backup camera, navigation, or the like, you may want to consider saving your money for this upgrade in bells and whistles.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">You want better fuel efficiency. Does your current ride guzzle fuel like\u00a0it&#8217;s trying to win a contest while draining your wallet? It may be time to upgrade to something more efficient.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sentimentality is certainly something special, but you don&#8217;t want your vehicle to be costing you more than it should or, more importantly, putting you in danger simply by being unsafe. If the above scenarios apply to you, you might want to\u00a0consider\u00a0buying a new-to-you set of wheels. Stay in touch with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/blog\/\">Stop 23 blog<\/a>\u00a0for more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/blog\/category\/tips-tricks\/\">tips and tricks<\/a>!<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1914 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/631\/2018\/02\/18110803\/carbreakdown_b.jpg\" alt=\"man on phone sitting in front of broken-down car\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/631\/2018\/02\/18110803\/carbreakdown_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/631\/2018\/02\/18110803\/carbreakdown_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When should you stop putting money into your car? Ole Bessie has done it again. Last\u00a0month she had coolant leaks and transmission issues. The month before that, she had to get some rewiring\u00a0in order for\u00a0the dashboard lights to start working\u00a0again. Now, ole Bessie, astonishingly, has a hole in her floor. Yes, you are that close [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1916,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[10],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When should you stop putting money into your car? 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