Is Your Car Worth More Than Your House Yet? Let’s Talk.
Hey there, friend.
Let’s have a little heart-to-heart, shall we? Not about politics (ew), not about the weather (though, yes, it is weirdly cold for March), but about something that’s been on our minds lately—and maybe yours too:
Cars are Getting Stupid Expensive.
No, really. According to a recent Carscoops article, automakers sold 52,000 cars priced above $100,000 in just the first two months of 2025. That’s not a typo. That’s a Tesla Plaid, Range Rover, “I’ve made questionable financial decisions” level of expensive. And that number is up 13% from last year.
Now listen… we’re not here to judge if you’ve got a $100K ride sitting in your driveway (and if you do, maybe let us service it, wink wink). But for most of us regular humans, this is wild.
I mean, not that long ago, $25K was a stretch for a brand-new car. Now? That’s the average price of a USED car as of March 2025. Yeah. Used. We’re talking 80,000 miles, a mystery stain on the back seat, and a check engine light that’s been on longer than some people's relationships.
So what does all this mean for you?
It means keeping the car you already own running smoothly is officially one of the smartest financial decisions you can make in this banana-pants economy.
Because whether or not you’ve noticed, things are shifting. Inflation, changing leadership, whatever you want to blame—it’s getting tighter out there. People are holding onto their vehicles longer. And honestly? We don’t blame them. We would too.
So how do you make your car last?
(Glad you asked, friend.)It all comes down to preventive maintenance.
Now, we’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Taking care of your car is a lot like taking care of your teeth.
Stick with us here.
Brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes? Smart. Waiting until you have a toothache the size of Texas and then brushing for an hour? Too late, pal. That’s root canal territory.
Same goes for your car.
Little things—done regularly—make all the difference. Things like:
- Oil changes every 6,000 miles
- Replacing your air and cabin filters at the start of each season
- Checking and rotating your tires
- Changing spark plugs and timing belts before they fail
- Flushing your fluids (coolant, transmission, brake) like the responsible adult we know you are
- Regular inspections so we can catch things early, before they cost you an arm and a lug nut
Bottom line? A little care now can save you a whole lot later. Like… tens of thousands of dollars a lot.
And hey—your car deserves it. It’s been with you through snowstorms, coffee spills, road trips, screaming toddlers, and that time you swore Siri told you to take the exit after the one you missed.
So be kind to your ride. Show it some love. We promise—it’ll love you right back.