Facts:

1. The average car lasts about 11.5 years on the road
2. Today’s vehicles can last 200,000 miles or more.
3. The average price of the new car is $36,270.
4. The average loan lasts 5.5 years.
5. The average car note payment is $479 a month.

Questions to Ask:

1. Has it been a good, reliable car?
2. Have I invested a lot of money in it lately?
3. Is it in good condition?
4. What other repairs need to be made?
5. How much longer can I use the vehicle if I make the repairs?
6. Is it a high-end car?
7. More expensive cars are worth putting more into to keep them going.
8. Are you paying for neglecting your car?
9. Can you afford a new car note?
   
   This is a hard decision – Ask your certified tech for their opinion.

Has your vehicle been evaluated by a certified professional? Even if you don’t fix your vehicle It can be the best money spent not getting into debt with a problem car. Plus, you have the information to sell your car honestly.

Use this formula to help make a decision. Cost of the total repair (example $2000) divided by the average monthly car note ($479/month) = how long it will take to get your money back on the repair (4.17 months).