This is one of the most common questions vehicle owners ask.
Your mechanic calls and says:
“The repair is going to be $3,500.”
Now you’re stuck trying to decide whether it makes sense to repair the vehicle or move on.
Unfortunately, many people continue putting money into vehicles long after it makes financial sense.
SIGNS YOUR CAR MAY NOT BE WORTH FIXING
• Repair costs are approaching vehicle value
• The vehicle has over 150,000 miles
• Multiple systems are failing
• You recently paid for other major repairs
• The vehicle continues failing inspection
• Rust is becoming a major issue
• The vehicle sits more than it drives
A single repair isn’t always the problem.
The real issue is when repair after repair begins stacking up.
COMMON EXPENSIVE REPAIRS
• Engine replacement
• Transmission replacement
• Catalytic converter replacement
• Suspension rebuilds
• Major rust repairs
• Electrical system failures
When these repairs start appearing together, many owners decide it no longer makes sense to continue investing in the vehicle.
WHEN IT DOES MAKE SENSE TO FIX YOUR CAR
There are situations where repairing the vehicle is the better decision.
Examples include:
• Low mileage vehicles
• Vehicles with strong resale value
• Single repair situations
• Well-maintained vehicles
• Newer vehicles with years of life remaining
Not every repair means it’s time to sell.
But not every vehicle deserves another expensive repair bill either.
SHOULD YOU FIX IT OR SELL IT?
Every situation is different.
If you’re trying to decide whether your vehicle is worth fixing, send over:
• Year
• Make
• Model
• Mileage
• Repair estimate
• Town
• Photos
We’ll take a look and let you know if it’s something we may be interested in.
SERVING MONTGOMERY COUNTY PA
Including:
Norristown
Lansdale
Pottstown
Hatfield
Conshohocken
Collegeville
King of Prussia
Harleysville
Souderton
Royersford
Skippack
Ambler
Horsham
Willow Grove
If you’re facing a major repair bill and wondering whether it still makes sense to keep the vehicle, send over the information and we’ll take a look.