In the automobile world, there is a saying that is often on the lips of old drivers: a car is a partner that will gradually grow old after all. With the passage of time, even the once beautiful car will gradually expose various problems, especially those "veterans" who have served for more than 15 years, and have become frequent visitors in the repair shop.

Imagine a car that has been subjected to wind and rain day after day, and the mechanical parts inside are constantly running, and wear and tear and aging are inevitable. This can't help but remind people that when people reach middle age, there will be various minor problems in the body, and the same is true for cars.

Recently, a friend of the author had a thrilling experience. His old Focus, which had been with him for 16 years, suddenly "struck" on the highway, and the engine stalled without warning, but fortunately, the driver of the rear car reacted quickly and braked in time to avoid a possible disaster.

The reliability of old cars is a reality that many car owners have to face. Many car owners are lucky, thinking that their car can last for a few more years, but often when they step on the accelerator, the vehicle is like falling apart, shaking terribly. What's more worrying is that the fuel consumption of old cars is usually high, the combustion is not sufficient, and the power decreases significantly, which not only increases the cost of using the car, but also brings safety risks.

The high cost of maintenance is another major problem faced by old cars. On the one hand, it is often difficult to find suitable parts for maintenance due to the discontinuation of spare parts; On the other hand, multiple parts of an older car may have problems at the same time, requiring a large amount of repair costs at one time. This undoubtedly brings a heavy financial burden to car owners.

老車的動力下降問題尤為突出。加速緩慢，上坡無力，超車困難，這些現象在老車上屢見不鮮。筆者的一位發小，他的16年老捷達，從0加速到100公里竟然需要16秒，比新車時慢了整整5秒。而油耗更是高得驚人，百公里油耗達到了15升，讓人不禁感歎：這哪裡是開車，分明是在燒錢。

Faced with all kinds of problems of old cars, how should car owners choose? Do you continue to stick with it, or do you decisively change cars? As a senior auto maintenance technician, the author believes that if the vehicle has been in service for more than 15 years and has frequent problems, then replacing the car is undoubtedly a wise choice. After all, safety always comes first. Instead of investing a lot of money in repairs, it is better to get a new car, which is both worry-free and safe.

Of course, there are also car owners who have deep feelings for old cars and are unwilling to give up easily. For this part of the car owners, the author recommends strengthening the maintenance and maintenance of the vehicle. For example, a comprehensive inspection of the engine, brake system and suspension system is carried out every six months; Change the brake fluid every 5 years and check the oil-water separator regularly; Change the coolant, etc. every 0 years. Try to choose a dry and ventilated place when parking to prevent the body from rusting. At the same time, increase the frequency of maintenance, and do not wait for the vehicle to break down before repairing.

從性價比的角度來看，老車確實不再是一個划算的選擇。一輛15年的老車，每年維修費用平均在5000元左右（這還只是保守估計），三年下來就是1.5萬元。再加上高油耗、高保險費用以及較低的舒適度，老車的綜合使用成本已經遠高於新車。相比之下，一輛配置不錯的新車，首付6萬左右，月供兩三千元，就能讓車主享受到省心、安全且舒適的駕駛體驗。

Of course, for those owners who have a special affection for old cars, it may not be an easy task to change cars. But no matter what, safety always comes first. The author hopes that every car owner can make the most suitable choice for themselves, so that the car can become a right-hand man in their own life, rather than a burden.