When Should You Get a New Car?

You need your car. It's your trusty companion as you run errands, you drive it back and forth on your commute, and you've got all the settings just right for a comfortable ride, from the music to the seat height. Unfortunately, as tens of thousands of miles continue to add up on your car's odometer, the time for a new car is approaching. Whether you're reluctant to give up your favorite car or you're looking forward to trading it for something with updated features, making that big decision can be challenging. 

At Hallmark Hyundai Flowood, we're here to help you decide when it's time for a new car—and how to make it happen when you're ready. At our friendly dealership, we'll give you the most value for your trade and guide you through our selection of Certified Pre-Owned cars. So, when should you get a new car? Check out this list of signs.

You Notice You're Spending More Time at The Fuel Pump

As a car gets older, its fuel efficiency tends to get worse. Every year, new car models are released, and each one tends to be more fuel-efficient than the last. If you are driving a car purchased in the early or mid-1990s, you're probably finding yourself spending more and more time at the gas station. You might have finished payments on that car, meaning there are no more monthly payments, but the cost of gas adds up over time. If you find yourself at a gas station more than two times each week, then you're definitely spending too much money on gas and should consider upgrading to a vehicle built in this decade. Fortunately, we offer a wide selection of used and certified pre-owned vehicles in our inventory.

 

Its Features Are Outdated

Today's vehicles are getting smarter, safer, and more fuel-efficient every year. As your car gets older, you're missing out on opportunities to have features like:

 

Newer car models also give their owners a lot of savings at the pump. The engines are more efficient, the frames are lighter, and all the features work together to decrease fuel consumption. While the average sedan in 2010 could go around 26 miles per gallon, that rose to 31.7 mpg in 2021. SUVs saw an even bigger increase of around 23.5 mpg to around 30.5 mpg.

You might also be missing out on luxury features like digital audio options, heated seats, and fine-tuned light controls. Outdated features like CD players, cassette players, older radio systems, and no Bluetooth connectivity make car rides less enjoyable. So do old manual crank windows and older interiors. Swing by our Hallmark Hyundai Flowood dealership right in Madison County to test drive new and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles with features on your wishlist.

 

The Repair Bills Keep Adding Up

While many people worry about the cost of purchasing or financing a new car, holding onto an old one for too long can be much pricier. If you find yourself spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on repairs every year, it may be time to trade it in before the next big mechanical failure comes in. Not only are cars that need constant repairs expensive, but they're also stressful—you never know when you'll have to get your car towed into the shop instead of heading to work on time. Repair bills, missed shifts, and stressful downtime add up; you may even see repair bills that are bigger than the value of your car. When this happens, you know the answer to 'When should you get a new car?' is now!

At our family-owned dealership, we know that it can be stressful to let go of your old car, even if it's becoming unreliable. That's why we make it a policy to give each of our customers the most value possible for your trade. 

Get the Car You Deserve in Jackson, Mississippi Today!

If any of these problems sound familiar, our team is here to solve them at Hallmark Hyundai Flowood. Bring in your car to trade it in, or browse through our big selection of new and used vehicles to find your next car. Our friendly staff can help you answer, "When you should get a new car?" and have fun along the way.

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