{"id":2451,"date":"2016-04-15T19:56:30","date_gmt":"2016-04-15T19:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/?p=2205"},"modified":"2016-04-15T19:56:30","modified_gmt":"2016-04-15T19:56:30","slug":"10-signs-time-buy-new-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/?p=2451","title":{"rendered":"10 Signs It’s Time to Buy Yourself a New Car"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone wishes his or her car would last forever, but nothing ever does. Whoa, too real. On a more chipper note, buying new stuff can be a great way to escape the sheer absurdity of life! So follow us on a journey as we decipher the signals from the universe, saying: \u201cIt\u2019s time to replace that dog turd you call a car.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Your car needs a major repair<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

If your car is worth $1000, and your repair is $1200, it\u2019s time to get a new car. If your repairs cost more than your car, you\u2019ll never get that money back. Plus, there’s a\u00a0good chance something else is about to break. Which brings us to number 2.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. It\u2019s a money pit<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

If your car constantly\u00a0requires maintenance and part replacements, it\u2019s time to sell it. The simple fact is some cars are poorly built. If yours is, sell it and buy something more reliable. Check on Kelly Blue Book<\/span><\/a>, Consumer Reports<\/span><\/a>, and Edmunds<\/span><\/a>, for car reviews and find something that makes sense for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. A poor fit<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

What do you do with clothes that don\u2019t fit anymore? Toss out, donate, or sell them, right? Well we\u2019d suggest the latter for a car that no longer fits you. Maybe your family is growing and you need a larger vehicle to fit them; or perhaps your new job has a longer commute and you need something more economical. Either way, you need a car that works for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. You don\u2019t feel safe<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

These days, new cars are incredibly safe. Even cars from the 2000s can\u2019t compare to most new vehicles. The safety technology (backup cameras, lane assist, front and rear collision warnings) has improved immensely in the last few years, and the collision standards have become more strict for manufacturers. Don\u2019t drive around waiting to get cooked in that tin can of yours. <\/span><\/p>\n

5. Tape is holding it together<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

We\u2019re not trying to be jerks here – Duck Tape\u00ae is amazing stuff – but if your car is being held together with any kind of store-bought adhesive, we\u2019d recommend looking into some new options.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. You love technology<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

We\u2019re on the edge of a huge technological breakthrough in the way we drive cars. Autonomous vehicles are starting to pop up all over the market, and if you hate stop and go traffic, you\u2019ll love them. If a navigation system is the most advanced piece of technology in your car, and that bothers you, it may be time to check out what car manufacturers have been working on these last few years. <\/span><\/p>\n

7. Your car makes you sad<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

If every time you get in your car, it stresses you out, or makes you unhappy, then it\u2019s time to kick it to the curb. Find a car that makes you smile when you\u2019re behind the wheel, and when you see it waiting for you in the parking lot. <\/span><\/p>\n

8. If it wont start<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

9. Your friends always offer to drive<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cOh no it\u2019s fine, we can take my car\u2026\u201d Confused why your friends don\u2019t want to ride with you? Maybe it\u2019s because your car smells like a opossum, and they don\u2019t have the heart to tell you. Or, your car is so rickety, that they don\u2019t feel safe riding with you. Either way, that\u2019s not what you want in a car. <\/span><\/p>\n

10. If you just want <\/i>a new one<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

There\u2019s nothing wrong with buying something because you just want it. If you\u2019ve got the money and you know what you want, then treat yourself! Life\u2019s short – do what you want (within reason, of course). <\/span><\/p>\n

And if you\u2019re looking for a place to browse new<\/span><\/a> and used<\/span><\/a> cars in Raleigh, North Carolina, take a look at what we\u2019ve got for sale on Leithcars.com<\/span><\/a>! Our massive inventory is bound to have something you\u2019re interested in. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Everyone wishes his or her car would last forever, but nothing ever does. Whoa, too real. On a more chipper note, buying new stuff can be a great way to escape the sheer absurdity of life! So follow us on a journey as we decipher the signals from the universe, saying: \u201cIt\u2019s time to replace […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2431,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[202],"class_list":["post-2451","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-general"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2451","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2451"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2451\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2431"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2451"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2451"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2451"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}