The economy is bad. There are a lot of people who are either unemployed or underemployed. As a result, most people are trying to hang on their car for as long as possible. So how do you know when it is time to get rid of your car instead of repairing it? Here are some tips;
If the only things holding it together are duct tape and bungee cords, it is time to get rid of your vehicle.
If the real color of it is rust, it is time to get rid of your car.
If you have to turn off the engine at the drive through so they can hear your order, it is time to get rid of your car.
If people on the sidewalk hold their noses when you drive by, it is time to get rid of your car.
If your car smokes more than you do, it is time to get rid of your car.
If your car shakes and rattles before it rolls, it is time to get rid of your vehicle.
If it backfires when you honk the horn, it is time to get rid of your car.
If it gets 30 miles per tank, it is time to get rid of your car.
If you have to stop it Flintstone style, it is time to get rid of your car.
If get more wet than the car does at the car wash, it is time to get rid of your car.
If a hitchhiker refuses to get in it, it is time to get rid of your car.
If you are using hand signals instead of blinkers, it is time to get rid of your car.
If you have to roll it down hill to start it, it is time to get rid of your car.
If dead bugs fly out of the air vents when you open them, it is time to get rid of your car.
If a motorized wheel chair is faster that your car, it is time to get rid of your car.
If the bumper stickers are the only thing holding them on, it is time to get rid of your car.
If it does 0 to 60 in, well never, it is time to get rid of your car.
If the thrill is gone, it is time to get rid of your car.
If your car falls into one of these dubious categories, it is time to get rid of your car. Do not get irate, donate. Most charities will be happy to take your car, truck, van, SUV, pickup or whatever. They will recycle the working parts, if there are any, and turn the rest into scrap metal to be used in something else. The proceeds from recycling your car donation will go towards the mission of the charity you choose from their list. In return, you will get a tax deduction.