It's common for people to upgrade their vehicles when they strike it rich, but one NFL player is committed to sticking with his reliable used car. Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris had been driving a 1991 Mazda 626 since his college days, and instead of purchasing a new ride when he signed his first professional contract, he decided to reaffirm his dedication to his beloved car. 

Nicknamed "Bentley," the Mazda 626 is being completely refurbished by a Washington, D.C.-area dealership. The overhaul has been ongoing since July 22, and the final product will be unveiled Oct. 15, but the vehicle is only receiving enough updates to make it road-ready once again. 

"I just had a crack on my dash, so fixing things like that," Morris told The Washington Post. "They'll make sure the engine is in tip-top condition, maybe if the transmission is not so good, rebuilding the transmission – just making sure that it can run 20 more years so I don't have to worry about it, like, 'Oh, I don't know if I want to put it on the road. It might break down, and I'll be stranded.' Just to get that worry out of the way." 

Mazda loaned Morris another automobile to use in the meantime, but the second-year pro has said that he can't wait to get his "baby back on the road," the news source reported. 

If you have a used car that needs to be fixed up, consider taking it to the Total Car Care Center at New Jersey Auto Auction. The garage caters to the public and can address any issues you may have. In the case your vehicle is beyond repair, you can search through the hundreds of CARFAX-certified options on the lot and potentially find your next ride.