7 signs your car is a piece of absolute sh*te

Are you reading this article to kill time while waiting for the auto-repair man?

It’s tough saying goodbye, even if you’re saying goodbye to a rust-bucket that’s only fit for the scrapyard. No, we’re not talking about breaking up with your ex, but instead the moment you recognise that it’s time to change your motor.

Of course, not everybody can make that realisation on their own. For those of you who can’t, here’s a handy guide provided by the Credit Union.

You are using pieces of non-car to run your car

This is probably a ‘no-no’ during the NCT. Actually, it definitely is.

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Your fitness regime involves one car push in the morning and another in the evening

No doubt you’re getting excellent excercise, it’s just a pity you’re not doing it out of choice.

When the heater/cooler has packed it in

There’s nothing quite like being exposed to all nature’s elements while driving.

It’s so small your head is touching the roof

And you’re 5’7.

There’s a smell coming from it, but nobody knows what it is or where it came from

“Is that sour milk or wet dog?”

None of your friends want to take a lift with you

Although, it could just be you…

Finding spare parts for the car is clearly a job for Indiana Jones

And when you do get the parts you need, they’re incredibly expensive.

Even if your car fits into none of these brackets, you still might think it’s time for a change.

If you’re looking for a car loan, your local Credit Union might be able to help you out. With competitive loan rates, there are no admin fees, no balloon payments and unlike some other finance deals, with a credit union personal loan, you own the car from the outset.

For more information on Credit Union car loans click here.