8608 North State Road 19, Etna Green, IN 46524

LOVING YOUR CAR: WHY IT’S CHEAPER TO KEEP HER

The average amount of time a person owns the same car in the US is close to 7 years. Many of us like to buy a new one every couple of years to stay on top of the latest oohs and ahhs the automaking industry introduces. While that may be “cool”, there are plenty of reasons to hold onto your older model vehicle. If you have a car you love, or even like a lot, invest in preventive maintenance and you’ll be surprised to see what you can get out of your vehicle and for how long. 

Here are the top reasons to keep her:

  1. Life without a car payment is a beautiful thing. It frees you up to put your money other places. According to Forbes, a car payment is the number one thing that is killing your wealth. The average car payment in the US is $500. If you were to invest that amount in a retirement fund every month, you’d be well on your way to a million dollar retirement. 
  2. If you’re not paying a new car payment, it also gives you the opportunity to save for your next car. You save a ton on interest along the way too.
  3. Cutting down on indirect costs. The older the vehicle, the less it costs to register it every year. Your car insurance is also a lot less. So not are you only saving money on car payments but in other peripheral costs too. 
  4. Caring for the environment. Think about how many materials it takes to make a car. It takes lots of energy and resources, not to mention the impact on the environment when we dump a car at the dump. There are plenty of car parts that cannot be recycled. 

Partner with the pros at Mast Service Center to lovingly provide ongoing auto preventive maintenance for your vehicle. Not only does that help keep your car going, but it helps maintain top performance levels too. Schedule an appointment today with the highly skilled auto mechanics at Mast Service Center. Let us help you get the most out of your vehicle. Mast Service Center is located at 8608 North State Road 19 in Etna Green, IN 46524. We look forward to seeing you soon!