# When to call it quits **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [January 12, 2010, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-call-it-quits/42385 "2010-01-12T19:47:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![PhyllisA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ee7513/32.png) [@PhyllisA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhyllisA)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2010, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-call-it-quits/42385/1 "2010-01-12T19:47:21Z")
My car was at the dealer’s for servicing 2x over the last 3 days. So far in the last 12-18 months I’ve replaced 3 out of 6 coils, as well as brakes. I’m sure it’s just a matter of time before other stuff goes. The question is how much time. If we trade this car in and buy a new one we’ll have to take out a loan. If we can squeeze another 6 mos-1 year we may not have to. I’m getting tired of not having a car I can depend on. ---
**Author:** ![andrew\_j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/91b2a8/32.png) [@andrew\_j](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew_j)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2010, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-call-it-quits/42385/2 "2010-01-12T19:50:34Z")
Call it quits when you lose confidence. Brakes and coils in 12-18 months is not a large issue. Sounds like maintenance for a vehicle 7+ yrs old if it is. ---
**Author:** ![UncleTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2010, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-call-it-quits/42385/3 "2010-01-12T19:53:45Z")
This is a Mazda MPV with 63K miles, what year? If 3 of 6 coils has gone out recently, I’d suspect the other 3 could be near the end too. If you replace those last 3 and the spark plugs as well you should be OK on that score for a while. Don’t understand your other issues. It maybe time for a new car if you don’t want to deal with a repair or two now and again as your mpv is getting older. ---
**Author:** ![PhyllisA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ee7513/32.png) [@PhyllisA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhyllisA)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2010, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-call-it-quits/42385/4 "2010-01-12T19:54:45Z")
2003 ---
**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2010, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-call-it-quits/42385/5 "2010-01-12T20:20:52Z")
Ignition coils can be easily killed by aged spark plugs which should be replaced on a regular basis. Brakes are also a normal maintenance item and these 2 things you mention can occur with any car made. If the spark plugs have never been replaced and the coils are being replaced without a plug replacement then the shop has made a pretty bad error.