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Let's say you own an ancient vehicle model and every time you’re on the road this nagging feeling of being unsafe or unhappy in the vehicle, or even your senses seem to heighten at the thought of your car breaking down any minute now, is a constant companion on a mission. 

What’s more, a host of fears continue to haunt you, as you drive on. These are forewarnings issued by your intuition of the imminent danger lurking moments away.

It only requires a single bad decision behind the wheel and you’re it.

So when it's possible, make it your business to contemplate the alternatives mentioned sooner, rather than later.

By and large, the gap between the market-value of a used car, and the price of a latest model continue to widen every year.

Here, we'll run through several observations that could make this option well worth your effort - and peace of mind - to really grasp that idea and let it manifest. 

Signs you need a new car

1. Outdated safety features

The matrix of your vehicle's safety can be best understood in its structural integrity and the safety features that are embedded in its overall make and model.

Patches of rust, or pieces of rust-covered metals falling off your vehicle are a nice way of indicating that the vehicle is in a state of despair. 

Shaky steering, or unusual vibrations equate to issues with the alignment of the vehicle’s wheels. It could also be an indication that wear and tear have got the better of your vehicle's moving parts; hence, the need for immediate upgrade. 

A wobbly wheel surely screams difficulty in controlling the vehicle, and pulls all the red flags. If the issues pointed out are a common occurrence with you, then you don't need a specialist mechanic to figure it out for you.

As well as modern safety features are a bliss in modern vehicles, passive safety features such as airbags, seat belts, and crumple zones go out of style with old vehicles.

Many modern day models feature active safety technologies like the blind-spot monitoring (BSM), or the autonomous emergency braking (AEB), which are extremely convenient in avoiding road accidents.

If your car lacks a safety feature along those lines, this can only mean one thing: you need to take advantage of today's vehicle technology by choosing a model that's more in-tune with road safety.

2, Serious engine signs

Aged vehicles - especially those that haven't been serviced for quite a long while - are entirely vulnerable to breaking down unexpectedly, or worse won’t even start when you want them to. These are the realities that hover old vehicles like halos.

Another indicator of serious engine problems is when dashboard lights do not go out when you switch them off. That's a red flag and one that speaks entirely against being on the if that’s what you have planned; this sign is synonymous with breakdowns during journeys.

But the concerns of serious engine issues translating to breakdowns and cars not starting do not end here. Few more indicators that point to serious engine problems include:

• Visible metal shavings when changing oil, oil leaks or overheating, and constant maintenance issues. 
• Oil leaks or overheating
• Exhaust smoke, engine noise or unusual smells coming from the bonnet while on the road
• Colour of the smoke from the bonnet or exhaust - blue means burning oil; white smoke means a leak in the cooling system; and blakc smoke indicates petrol burning

Either or all of these signs mean only one thing: the engine's damaged and requires immediate overhaul or simply get a new car. 

Mediocre fuel economy or frequent engine maintenance and repairs will cost you more than what your vehicle's truly worth. As stated earlier, you don't need a professional mechanic to figure that out for you. You need a new car.

3. Comfort and ease

Other indicators that may go unrealized, or pass you up as a daredevil, are as follows:

• It has high mileage – and you need a reliable car that’s not just driven for the grocery run.
• You’ve done many DIY repairs with super glue or duct tape.
• The interior is cracked and faded, requiring detailing.
• The heater or air conditioner doesn’t work.
• It doesn’t run well in hot or cold weather or handles poorly in the rain, snow, or frost.
• You can’t replace parts because they’re no longer made.

If these signs are common occurrences , it's probably time for an upgrade or a completely new car. If you and your family's safety are important to you, then visit your trusted car dealership by visiting Marketmeri’s range of vehicles.

With that, first decide how much you want to spend and the type of make and model that will suit your lifestyle, set a budget, and then pay your trusted dealership a visit.

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