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Is it Time to Trade in Your Car?
March 12, 2015
Figuring out if it's really time to trade in your current car for a new one can be tricky. Every day we are bombarded by advertisements for new vehicles and it sometimes can be hard to resist the pull of the "new shiny."
Consumer Reports understands this and recently published a very thorough article on how car owners can honestly determine when it's time for a new vehicle.
Consumer Reports breaks it all down to three "musts" to help you figure out when it's time for a new car. The first is money -- how much money will a new car will save you in fuel costs, maintenance and repairs? Second is safety -- having a car with basic safety features is paramount. And lastly it's all about the features that help you stay connected, such as Bluetooth or built-in navigation.
To help make the thought process even easier, Consumer Reports put all this information in an easy-to-understand infographic, which I have included below.
And if you do find it's time to purchase a new car, remember to use TrueCar No Haggle and CarsDirect for the best prices in your area.
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