Holzhauser's Auto Tips - Old vs. New
“Two old men in a retirement village were sitting in the reading room and one said to the other, ''How do you really feel? I mean, you're 82 years old, how do you honestly feel?''
''Honestly, I feel like a newborn baby. I've got no hair,
no teeth, and I just wet myself.''
As I sit here watching Super Bowl 50 I can't help but think
about old vs new. Peyton Manning is a seasoned quarterback at 39 years old
playing on The Denver Broncos, a team that's been around since 1960. On the
other side, there is Cam Newton at 26 years old playing for the Carolina Panthers
who have only been around since 1993. Both teams are equally matched as each
won their Division.
How does this relate to cars you ask? My question: which is better -- an older car or a new car right off of the showroom floor? Of course, the newer car will have all the latest bells and whistles but the older car, while not being up to date with the latest features, can still be just as reliable as the new car if it is well maintained.
When customers are faced with the decision of making a costly repair or trading their vehicle in for a newer model it is our job to explain to them the vehicle’s condition so they can make the right decision for their budget. If a car has been properly maintained (oil changed regularly and scheduled maintenances done) then it may be worth doing the repair and keeping the car for several more years. If, however, the car has not been maintained on a regular basis then the repairs necessary to get it up to date may not be worth it.
We advise customers of the condition of their vehicle so that they can make an informed decision to repair or replace the vehicle. Of course we are always here to answer any questions you may have regarding your car, so please do not hesitate to stop in to see us.
How does this relate to cars you ask? My question: which is better -- an older car or a new car right off of the showroom floor? Of course, the newer car will have all the latest bells and whistles but the older car, while not being up to date with the latest features, can still be just as reliable as the new car if it is well maintained.
When customers are faced with the decision of making a costly repair or trading their vehicle in for a newer model it is our job to explain to them the vehicle’s condition so they can make the right decision for their budget. If a car has been properly maintained (oil changed regularly and scheduled maintenances done) then it may be worth doing the repair and keeping the car for several more years. If, however, the car has not been maintained on a regular basis then the repairs necessary to get it up to date may not be worth it.
We advise customers of the condition of their vehicle so that they can make an informed decision to repair or replace the vehicle. Of course we are always here to answer any questions you may have regarding your car, so please do not hesitate to stop in to see us.
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