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Of all the things we love about Chevrolet trucks, durability is near the top of the list. With regular maintenance, it’s possible to keep your Chevrolet Colorado or Silverado on the job and on the move for hundreds of thousands of miles.
But even with its world-class endurance, a time will come when you will have to say goodbye to your well-loved pickup and upgrade to a new Chevrolet truck. If you think you may be nearing the end of the road with your trusty truck in Portland, Maine, these signs could be telling you that you’re ready for an upgrade.
You may love your old Chevy truck, but once it starts becoming too expensive to maintain, a new truck is the better option. Older trucks will require more maintenance as they cross key mileage marks like 150,000 or 200,000. And the team of certified service technicians at Quirk Chevrolet of Portland will do its part to keep your truck rolling along well into six-digit mileage.
But once it gets to the point where routine service visits uncover issues that require costly repairs, you need to start considering the monetary value of your truck more than its sentimental value. If your truck’s market value is less than what you’d need to pay to fix it, your money is better spent on a down payment for a new Silverado from Quirk Chevrolet of Portland.
The older a truck gets, the more likely it is to break down unexpectedly — even when you’re diligent about preventative maintenance. If your old Chevy truck has broken down more than once in the past 12-24 months, it’s no longer reliable enough for your daily driving needs, let alone long-distance travel across Maine. Truck breakdowns are a hassle and a drain on your wallet; a new truck won’t leave you worried every time you start the engine.
Safety is a priority on the road, and that’s especially the case if your truck is your main mode of transportation for your family. A well-loved Chevrolet pickup truck lacks modern safety features that help you stay safer in Portland, like a backup camera or collision mitigation technology.
New Chevrolet Colorado and Silverado trucks from Quirk Chevrolet of Portland come with Chevy Safety Assist, a suite of features including Automatic Emergency Braking and Lane Keep Assist. Plus, newer Chevrolet trucks are engineered to endure more rigorous crash testing, which means better protection and even better long-term reliability than older trucks.
We know it can be hard to say goodbye to a truck that’s seen you through a lot of good days. But the fact is that you can easily forge a friendship that’s every bit as storied with a new Chevrolet Colorado, Silverado 1500, or Silverado HD.
Upgrading to a new truck at Quirk Chevrolet of Portland nets you major advantages like more towing and payload power, higher-quality interiors, and cutting-edge features like smartphone connectivity and in-vehicle Wi-Fi. If you trade in your old truck when you buy or lease your new Chevy, you’ll get an even better deal to afford upgraded perks.
If you want to hold onto your old truck for as long as possible, Quirk Chevrolet of Portland is here to help. Our team of OEM-trained and certified technicians has the know-how needed to keep your pickup on the road for as long as possible.
When you’re ready to make the switch to a new Chevrolet Colorado, Silverado 1500, or Silverado HD, we’ll help you get behind the wheel of a truck you’ll love every bit as much — maybe even more! To get started on your next step, call our sales team at (207) 747-1718, or call our service department at (877) 808-3837.
