How to Know It's Time to Change Your Car: 3 Signs You Can't Ignore

07.10.2024 08:57

Getting used to a car is a long and difficult process.

Drivers who have managed to adapt to their vehicle are not eager to change their car.

But such a need may arise at any moment.

There are several dangerous signs that indicate the need for an urgent replacement of your “iron horse”.

Are you facing the following difficulties? Then it is worth considering putting the vehicle up for sale and buying another car!

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This needs to be done even if you have already gotten used to your “four-wheeled friend”.

If you ignore the problems and do not replace the car in time, you will probably spend money on expensive repairs and will no longer be able to sell the car profitably.

Fuel consumption has increased significantly

A sharp increase in petrol or diesel consumption without an increase in the number and duration of trips is a very bad sign.

It indicates that the fuel efficiency of the car has dropped sharply. Perhaps the operation of the power unit or fuel system is disrupted.

Of course, you can try to repair the car. But it is possible that the desired result will not be achieved. In this case, you will be left without money.

By the way, there is nothing good about increasing engine oil consumption.

Productivity has decreased and dynamics have deteriorated

Has the engine become less powerful and the car as a whole less dynamic?

Don't expect the problem to resolve itself. And don't count on the repair being effective.

After all, serious problems with one or another system of the vehicle have probably begun to appear.

Sell your car before it becomes junk.

Minor breakdowns have become very common

All car owners periodically encounter minor vehicle breakdowns.

If the problems are resolved quickly and are not numerous yet, then there is no reason to worry.

But if minor breakdowns happen “one after another” continuously, then it’s worth thinking about selling the “swallow”.

Kurchev Anton Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief


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  1. Fuel consumption has increased significantly
  2. Productivity has decreased and dynamics have deteriorated
  3. Minor breakdowns have become very common