How to know when it’s time to retire your used car


Your always reliable used car has been with you mile after mile and drive after drive. But, like all things, vehicles can get worn down and will get gradually worse as time goes on. While it’s always hard to say good-bye to your old reliable Clermont Toyota vehicle, it’s wise to know when it’s time to retire it before you’re left without a ride. If you’re starting to notice that your used car is underperforming, then it might be time to think about trading in and getting a new car. To make sure you know when it’s time to retire your car, Toyota of Clermont is here with a guide that you should check out!
Clermont Toyota used car retirement signs.

Rust
If you’re starting to notice signs of rust on your Clermont Toyota used car, it might be a good time to consider getting a new car. Rust can spread quickly and break down various parts of your car like the paint, exhaust system, undercarriage, engine block, and so on.
Repair and replacement parts are hard to find.
As your car ages, the more likely the parts and maybe even the car model itself will go out of production. When this happens, repair and replacement parts can be very difficult and expensive to find. Before your Clermont Toyota used car runs into a major part replacement, you may want to trade it in.
Repair costs exceed the resale value of your car.
Repairs are an inevitable and unfortunate part to owning a vehicle. No car is immune, but an older used car will likely have to be repaired more often due to its rapidly aging parts. If you’ve priced out the trade-in value for your Clermont Toyota car and your latest repair estimate is more expensive, then it’s time to ditch your old ride.
Accident damage.
Accidents are scary and getting a repair estimate afterwards just adds to the fear. Repairs for body and engineering damages can be expensive and often exceed the resale value of your Clermont Toyota car.
Cracked or damaged engine block.
An engine that doesn’t start correctly, overheats, or consumes oil excessively is likely heavily damaged. With aging or difficult to find parts in need of repair, your service bill could be exceedingly high. If you need to replace your entire engine block to keep your Clermont Toyota used car running, it’s probably time to retire it.

Get behind the wheel of a new ride at Toyota of Clermont

Your reliable used car has had its day and it’s time to get you behind the wheel of an all new ride that won’t break down. At Toyota of Clermont, we have a huge inventory of all new and reliable Toyota vehicles that look stylish and are engineered to perform. We’ll even give you top dollar for your trade-in, so you drive home with a new car fit for your budget. Give us a call at (352) 404 – 7000 for more details!

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