Is it worth fixing an old car when repairs cost more than it's worth?

“I currently drive a 2007 Toyota Camry (2.4L, 4-cylinder) with 177K miles that I bought in 2019, and it's starting to burn oil (1 quart every 500 miles). On top of that, I hit a tire rim on the road a year ago, and the control arm is bent with the side skirt broken off. My windshield also has a foot-long crack on the driver's side.”source ↗

“I don't think it's worth putting that much money into a car that's probably only worth $3000.”source ↗

“So should I fix my car or buy a used Prius?”source ↗

“why cant you just fix the car you have?”source ↗

“Do you recommend keep driving it, drive it into the ground and scrap it and deal with it whenever it goes? Or see what I can trade it for now, take a bite out of an investment or savings somewhere else, and commit to maybe a short term (3 years or less) auto loan to get a quality used vehicle that I’m more confident in”source ↗

“My question is that should I trade it while I can get something for it”source ↗

“I'm struggling to figure out if I should throw more money into this car and potentially waste my savings, or if I should use that savings for a down payment on a newer car.”source ↗

“Since you just spent $7100 on a car worth less than the repair amount, you drive it until the next major issue and then sell it for whatever you can get.”source ↗

“Looking for some perspective on whether we should buy a new vehicle, or drive ours into the ground”source ↗

“The older vehicle has 170,000 km mileage and is starting to gather more issues”source ↗

“we are struggling if this is a smart decision or if we should keep using our older car until it dies? Where do you draw the line on if a vehicle is worth saving and when new safety features are more valuable?”source ↗

“I’m concerned about maintenance costs, or that the car would break down and I’d be in a pickle needing a new car but having a payment.”source ↗

“I want to avoid any unplanned big expenses like that again, but having a 500 a month payment or more isn’t feasible for me.”source ↗

“Should we just take the $1k or is this a low ball offer and should keep calling different wreckers?”source ↗

“I currently have an old car(2000 Camry) that needs say $3000-$4000 of work in its state of sneakily falling apart.”source ↗

“When I think of getting another paid in full used car for $3-5k I feel that car is bound to have problems that need fixing on its own or at least will in the near future.”source ↗

“On the other hand I’ve thought about financing a newer used car now that I’m making better money that will need less maintenance and be better on gas but I already have around $3k credit card debt.”source ↗

“I got a 2017 Kia soul plus about 2 years ago. Put down $2k and I still owe around $7k on it. The engine block died , CV aces need replaced and the bumper and tail lights need fixed.”source ↗

“Not sure if I should pull out a loan to repair? Repairs will be around 8-10k in total.”source ↗

“I'm trying to decide if it makes more sense to just fix the Mercedes or keep the cadillac.”source ↗

“I'm having buyer's remorse because I don't like the idea of having a monthly car payment, though I can afford it.”source ↗

“I guess what I really meant to ask was when this next major repair does pop up (whether it's tomorrow or next year) should I buy new or used. At the same time, I guess I feel a little pressure to start looking at the car market because I have this anxiety and uncertainty around how much longer the car will last.”source ↗

“One year later (now) it needs a new steering rack and other steering components - to a tune of just about $3k.”source ↗

“Mentally I can’t get myself to repair the steering components when I’ve checked out of the car for everything else.”source ↗

“I wish I could say having a beater has saved me money, but over the 6 years of ownership I’ve probably put about as much money into maintenance have just buying a newer car.”source ↗

“I hem and haw about it occasionally but the path of least resistance continues to be do nothing.”source ↗

“Recently, the car had a CV axle replacement for around $500, but found that it would not pass it's upcoming inspection during this time due to rust from my mechanic.”source ↗

“Rusted out areas include the rocker panels, pinch welds, and the quarter panel (which has a large rust hole in it).”source ↗

“Best case scenario is $2000, worst case is $4500.”source ↗

“Mostly just wanted to check to see if any of these scenarios are absolutely stupid or if the repair costs are finally exceeding the car.”source ↗

“If the repair/maintenance costs more than the value of the car itself then I'd rather get another car.”source ↗

“The exhaust system literally fell off my car, and that alone would be 4k to replace because it's the entire thing, the other 2k are for brakes and transmission work.”source ↗

“My only concern is that my car is at that stage where problems start showing up more and more and that eventually I will have to spend so much money that's not worth fixing it, and if I spend the 6k now I worry that in the near future something else shows up that's not going to be cheap to fix and I'd have just paid 6k for nothing.”source ↗

“I make 40k a year, I commute about 40 miles to and from work each. I don’t have any savings.”source ↗

“I would drive it until it fails but I don’t wanna be scrambling for a solution when that happens.”source ↗

“At this point stretching to buy another car because your car will “eventually fail” seems unnecessary.”source ↗

“i own a jeep compass that had an oil leak pop up last week. turns out the head gasket and some other things need to be replaced and the total cost will be about $8,200 to repair. it’s a 2019 jeep compass with 140,000 miles.”source ↗

“to make this even more complicated, i purchased a new truck last week so i am short on liquid cash and im not sure that buying something right now would be the best option either… thinking about maybe leasing something cheap to help with cashflow instead of repairing or buying.”source ↗

“i would have 2 cars”source ↗

“$8200 is less than a new car. I'd worry something bigger is going to happen soon though.”source ↗

“A quick Google tells me that a 2019 jeep compass with 140,000 miles would be worth less than $8k, so the repairs might not be worth it in that sense.”source ↗

“I need an entire new exhaust system. Two shops said even if they fix it I still might not get the check engine light off and idk anything about cars so I just took their word for it…”source ↗

“I mostly just don't want to end up having big repair costs if I am also paying $400 a month for a car payment and higher insurance cost due to a car having more value than mine.”source ↗

“I guess I am nervous that even a 10 year old car from a reliable brand could break down easily given the age, depending on the situation!”source ↗

“A car that is too old will cost in maintenance more than it will save you in a purchase price. What is the lowest number it's still worth?”source ↗

“I was wondering if it’s smart to finance an older car. I’m looking at a 2008 Lexus Es 350 with 70k kms for 13k . I’m 23m don’t have many expenses making about 4k a month.”source ↗

“Not sure if it’s a smart idea to get a 18 year old car or lease a newer car”source ↗

“We have a 17 year old Toyota that we always take it to the shop and buy whatever services or issues they found and recommended but the car keeps having problems here and there for the last couple of years some repairs are minor a couple hundreds of dollars some are like $1k”source ↗

“It has 150k mileage so from Toyota’s standard the car is not that old but the small repairs and time add up..”source ↗

“My car needs several repairs, which total around $2100 for said repairs. I also had them mention metal shavings in my oil last oil change. Meaning down the road this could result in needing a new engine or more significant repairs.”source ↗

“Should I just suck it up do the repairs and deal with the metal shavings later on or trade it in while I still have “equity””source ↗

“Do you think I should get a new car given my current situation? Or should I spend the 6k to fix my current car and just push the problem a bit to the future?”source ↗

“I’m just worried it will eventually fail because the automatic focus isn’t that reliable.”source ↗

“In your opinion, how much car can I afford?”source ↗

“Can I afford to buy brand new?”source ↗

“Am I crazy in thinking that repairs costing double the value of the car is not financially making sense to me?”source ↗

“Am I crazy in thinking of just trading it in as-is for a different car?”source ↗

“my paid off 2013 Nissan Juke is making me double take “drive it until the wheels fall off.””source ↗

“Eventually it costs so much to fix it isn't economical. Some cars reach that point faster than others.”source ↗

“Is it even worth fixing at this point?”source ↗

“Is it worth getting repaired, and if not, what's the next step with what to do with the vehicle?”source ↗

“Do not spend any more money on this car.”source ↗

“Honest answer is that most shops won't repair this as it's on the outside tread of the tire and the cords could become compromised.”source ↗

“I’m wondering if replacing both axles is actually necessary. I don’t hear any clicking when turning, have no vibrations, and haven’t noticed any issues at high speeds.”source ↗

“I have a 4Runner with 160k miles no other issues runs fine it just sounds so loud. I’m not sure what to do. Should I replace it or just no bother?”source ↗

“I have the money to fix I just really don’t wanna fix it if it’s not the most important thing.”source ↗

“for me it wasnt even a parts thing that made it uneconomical and force me to move on from my 02 Avalon, gas just got so expensive I was essentially making a Lexus level car payment in fuel costs each month”source ↗

“Just got it out of the shop for $1,500 today and they brought this up in the photos. Said they’re pretty sure I would not pass inspection. Is this a repairable frame member or it the car just junked atp? The motor is strong and I enjoy the ride, but if this is gonna be another $1,500 in work idk.”source ↗

“2001 sienna, almost 300k. Fuel tank fell, full of gas (probably a factor on why it fell). Scrap or fix?”source ↗

“Hate to be that guy, but the puncture is pretty huge so I thought I’d ask anyways.”source ↗

“When the $1200 shitbox a guy sold for rent money blows half the transmission and eventually gets a rod knock from a thrown belt, you junk the car and move on”source ↗

“They will need to be replaced eventually, but if you don’t have the cash now I wouldn’t worry about it.”source ↗

“Im in canada and the mechanics I went to dont feel comfortable welding it or they just want to make a buck off scrapping it , I cant find any talented mechanics here.”source ↗

“I know it would require removing the windshield and could get pricey to fix, so if it's not going cause any major problems in the next few years I don't want to throw money at it.”source ↗

“This is my first car and I'm in socal so I don't really have an idea of how fast rust spreads, or at what point it becomes a problem.”source ↗

“Worth more than you’d want to put into a 10 year old Focus, that’s several grand.”source ↗

“Hello, I’m a newer driver and not great with cars. I'm trying to decide if my car is worth taking to an independent mechanic for an inspection, or if I should just save that money for a new car.”source ↗

“Is it worth paying a mechanic to inspect this in person to see if it's worth fixing, or should I just look for a new car?”source ↗

“I wanna know if its worth the $400 + $600 tools + ~200(or more) of parts. I have little to no mechanic experience other than basic oil change or changing a coolant bleed tank.”source ↗

“TLDR: is the risk + cost worth it? Is the effort worth the experience?”source ↗

“I have less than 150k miles but I did fail inspection for rust behind the rear bumper previously, first image. Wondering if I should fix that area or move on the car.”source ↗

“I haven't really had the time or money to put into it to figure out what is actually wrong with it.”source ↗

“There is a slew of codes and was wondering if anyone has any idea if its worth looking into or not.”source ↗

“boyfriends gearbox was like this this morning, with the engine running its completely loose, is this a broken gearbox and is it even worth replacing if so?”source ↗

“Have a screw in my rear passenger side tire. Not leaking air yet.”source ↗

“Is this in a spot of the tire that it can be repaired or am I going to need to replace?”source ↗

“Problem is that this is a 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz that has 63500 KM on current set and is All wheel drive so I would have to buy 4 new tires.”source ↗

“In general its fairly rusted underneath, no rust proofing done ever and what you spuld expect from 25 winters. The side door had a minor collision so the body isnt in great condition and that sliding door doesnt work but functionally the engine and transmission is still great”source ↗

“My question is, is it worth the fix or do I get a new car? Am I looking at more repairs down the pipeline?”source ↗

“I don’t want to put money into a car that isn’t worth it or is going to have more issues soon.”source ↗

“I'm currently on medical leave from work so it'll take over a month to get paid so I'm struggling on what to do for now.”source ↗

“My battery recently gave out too so my car savings had already gone to that, so since it's fwd I just got the two front tires for now.”source ↗

“I still can't afford to get the two rear tires and alignment so if I have to choose what should I do first?”source ↗

“If it’s been 10 years, I’d replace it. Just due to the rubber degrading over time.”source ↗

“What kind of money would be associated with fixing the rockers on this prius, is it cheaper just to buy something new? Can it still be patch welded or is this totally gone?”source ↗

“I have a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira (112,000 miles, manual) that’s been losing oil for a while, I haven’t seen any signs of a leak so I guess it must be internal.”source ↗

“What I’d like to ask is what would you do now? I’m looking at either getting it scrapped if the job is going to be extremely expensive or paying for a mobile mechanic to come out and diagnose the problem so then I can better gauge whether or not to scrap it and get another car, bearing in mind I have very little money to waste.”source ↗

“family member smacked a car park pillar and somehow this is the damage. cost for full repair?”source ↗

“Idk much about collision repair but that’s gonna be around like 4k realistically if I had to guess”source ↗

“Most shops will say no, since it's within an inch of the sidewall. You could prolly plug it tho.”source ↗

“They are asking 3500 for engine leak fix and new parts for the engine worth it? Chevy suburban 2008 LTZ 8 cylinders 5.3L vortex flex”source ↗

“Totaled. The unibody is deformed”source ↗

“That car is fine as hell”source ↗

“do you think it’s worth fixing though? do you know how much a repair like this would cost ?”source ↗

“The car is already at the shop, but I remember I wasn’t able to open the doors. I had to climb out the opposite side”source ↗

“I was thinking the same. The cost might be too high for insurance to repair but my mother is willing to pay for whatever extra is needed for it to be fixed. I’m just hoping it’s not crazy expensive”source ↗

“Oh okay. Just hoping there’s no structural damage”source ↗

“My question is, would it be worth it to fix the plate before I sell it or should I just sell it the way it is?”source ↗

“I originally was going to have the repair done, but I'm seriously thinking it would just be better to have her give me the 7,500$ and pool my money for a new used car????”source ↗

“Please help me out with making the right choice and I'll love you forever!!!!”source ↗

“I have a 2014 Buick Verano with 117,000 miles that recently had the ac stop working. I went to a mechanic to diagnose and they quoted me 1300 to replace the ac compressor. I know its not too expensive to fix but I owe still owe $6500 on the car, so what would be the best course of action?”source ↗

“Is this Chevy worth replacing or should I save that money to buy a new car? Don't have a ton of money.”source ↗

“It's paid off, so if this gave me a few more years it would be worth it, as I'm trying to avoid a monthly car payment.”source ↗

“I just received the repair estimate and I’m just wondering if everything that’s charged is related to an oil pan replacement?”source ↗

“Is this truly a total loss or should I seek out another repair estimate from another shop?”source ↗

“I just need an honest answer. Do I scrap it? Or do I fix it?”source ↗

“I think if you want a car for winter and you want to work on it yourself and you have the space and time, get a fucked up subaru”source ↗

“I have a Ford Focus ST I daily with only 80k miles. I'd like a winter car so I don't rot out my Focus. But if it came down to cost and efficiency. I think putting the $1400 towards a down payment would be smarter”source ↗

“The repair shop quoted me $6,700 to replace the turbocharger and components. Given what the vehicle is worth, that’s a no go.”source ↗

“So how long do I have until the car dies? Is this truly a catastrophe waiting to happen?”source ↗

“My intention is to drive the car until it dies since it’s not worth much and new cars are so expensive. But not sure how to proceed and online stuff I have found is conflicting.”source ↗

“The issue is they want to charge me around $1,000 for this, and the car is definitely not worth it.”source ↗

“Not sure wgether i should just fork over the money or by a new car, or try to patch it somehow.”source ↗

“Im worried because I was going to take it on a 700 mile road trip in a few days but now im having second thoughts and second guessing myself.”source ↗

“Should I bother getting it welded/fixed, or just keep driving it until it completely dies? Honestly, at this point, the repair bill would probably cost more than the car is worth?”source ↗

“Needs a new transmission.”source ↗

“My issue: tranny rebuild is $6.3k.”source ↗

“Please tell me what you think my best option is.”source ↗

“Do I sell my car and buy another, or swap the old transmission with a "mystery" transmission of the same make/model/year, then have someone program it.”source ↗

“worth buying parts and replacing? might keep car a year or probably most 2. hatch works fine”source ↗

“This is what I feared. Car has been so good to me but I think I need to start my search for a newer/non rust belt vehicle.”source ↗

“Is this too close to the shoulder to repair? Ive read that its not recommended to repair if its less than 1/2 inch from the sidewall, but "not recommended" isnt the same as "it wont work." Its on the tread”source ↗

“Trying to sell my second car. But wondering if this repair is worth it or not.”source ↗

“Rust is forming a bit everywhere but this is the worse as it’s gone through the metal.”source ↗

“Sell it as is. Or get this repaired ?!”source ↗

“Would it ever be worth it to pay someone for repairs out of pocket and try to get this fixed, or am I better off just buying another car?”source ↗

“It's quite a laundry list of things, and I'm wondering if it's worth trying to fix or just replace the whole engine.”source ↗

“Got driven into, fortunately at a low speed. My mother is hoping the car can be repaired but I’m not so sure…”source ↗

“Would I have to buy the parts for them to weld it on? Or do they? I have no idea what to say”source ↗

“I was researching other solutions and found I could replace the step motor and trans fluid for around $150 and a couple hours of my day.”source ↗

“My other option is looking at a new car altogether and not wasting my time on this. I would love to fix this car and run it for as long as possible but I'm kinda hesitant because it might just be a waste of time and money.”source ↗

“My truck was hit and insurance totaled it. I have had her 6 years and love her. I’m trying to decide if I should cut my losses or try to fix it.”source ↗

“I drive a 2003 Toyota Tundra and I sometimes think about buying a new truck but it is so hard to justify the cost.”source ↗

“My question is, when my engine eventually dies, why would I buy a new car for 40k-80k rather than buy a factory engine for 13k and have it installed?”source ↗

“I’m trying to decide whether it’s worth putting the money into fixing it or if I should just leave it alone and move on.”source ↗

“The big question is whether I’m throwing money at a 300k+ km vehicle for no reason.”source ↗

“If these repairs really are necessary, I’d probably just trade in the car and put the few thousand toward a new car.”source ↗

“Bought it for $7000 Leaky coolant from water pump - $900 Leaky oil - don’t know exact cause yet - $500–$1000, maybe $2000 Control right front lower control arm - $hundreds ($500?) Labor cost - ~$1000+ If all of these are addressed, is it still worth driving? Is the cost even worth how much I’m paying for repairs?”source ↗

“I’m honestly pretty overwhelmed by this. I was crying on the way to work this morning because I’m scared that I made a stupid decision and that this $1,400 purchase is going to turn into thousands of dollars of debt.”source ↗

“I haven't heard any clicking but the mechanic showed me this.”source ↗

“Also are cracked control arms very bad? What happens when they are torn?”source ↗

“I have a 12 hours drive tomorrow and I'm getting the boot fixed because I'm paranoid about it being torn like that, but I'm not fixing the control arms.”source ↗

“I don't have any money whatsoever, so I need to do it right the first time around.”source ↗

“Would my car really be too far gone, even if I asked a mechanic to fix it like new? Or is it just a question of what I’m willing to spend.”source ↗

“I seriously just need it for 3 more months, please tell me it doesn’t sound too bad.”source ↗

“When an injector starts acting up, is rebuilding it actually worth the hassle, or is replacing it with a new/reman unit usually the better move?”source ↗

“For those who have actually dealt with this, what route worked better for you, rebuild, clean/test, or replace the injectors altogether?”source ↗

“Is this an urgent level of wear?”source ↗

“They quoted me ~$1000 to replace both of them.”source ↗

“I've booked me in for October 1 but everything they're saying suggests they're probably going to try and replace the gearbox and ringing around transmission specialists nearby and other garages has only reinforced that concern for me.”source ↗

“Not sure it’s worth putting another $1-2k into the car for a cat with that many miles? Help!”source ↗

“Today the break lines went along with calipers and the fuel regulator. Roughly $1,500 - $2,000 to fix it. Do you think that would be worth fixing? Would a scrap yard even want this car?”source ↗

“So I’m trying to decide: Should I put $5,000 into the car, or sell it as-is?”source ↗

“I'm primarily trying to make sense of my options with this repair vs possibly purchasing a used vehicle.”source ↗

“So, I guess the ultimate question is, should I even consider replacing the transmission? Or should I cut my losses and find a used car?”source ↗

“As the car approaches 300,000 km is there anything in particular I should look out for?”source ↗

“Advice to prolong its life?”source ↗

“Or should i just sell it now while it's working fine and buy something new?”source ↗

“Would it be worth to fix it or do we need to get rid of it?”source ↗

“Still owe 22k on it and I know I’m upside down by about 10k.”source ↗

“Turns out I have a handful of issues and may be looking to get a new vehicle or dump some cash into my 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU sport.”source ↗

“If this is a fair estimate, I may walk away and get a new vehicle as I fear continued issues down the line… got a $11k carvana trade in quote in hand.”source ↗

“I was looking for opinions on whether I should do the repair myself if the repair estimate is high.”source ↗

“One shop says that this job could potentially cost 1-2k depending on how hard it is, another says roughly $1k at minimum.”source ↗

“would it be worth it to pay that 1k? Im willing to buy by back my time if its reasonable”source ↗

“What're the chances or what could potentially go wrong in a job line this? It seems way too easy for how dangerous it could be”source ↗

“Just wanna know if this is fixable or if it’s better to find a new motor or ls swap or something equivalent. Just didn’t wanna break the bank getting this thing working again.”source ↗

“Is it worth doing? Trying to hold off replacing the car as long as possible. All answers appreciated 🙏”source ↗

“Give me ideas on what I should do with this motor. I am fully committed to doing something cool with this car. But of course I just want her healthy right now since I don't have a lot of money.”source ↗

“Is this repairable without dropping thousands? Should I just look for a new head? Engine swap time?”source ↗

“I've never changed a motor and I know it's not easy, but I'm committed to learning. And I want to do it by myself.”source ↗

“I was given a quote to replace my tie rods, bushings, shocks and struts for around $2500 on a 2010 toyota corolla. I was wondering if it's worth doing that work on the car or would it be best to sell it at a loss?”source ↗

“Should I keep repairing my car or trade it in?”source ↗

“Everytime I search up what is happening I get different answers everytime. I’m not sure if I should keep trying to fix it or look for a new car 😔 and if I keep fixing it where would I even start??”source ↗

“Today I took it to Midas they said I have to change control arm and shocks. It will cost me 2800 car is 2500 usd) Can you please let me know what can do now?”source ↗

“I don’t really have the money to drop the estimated $500+ (his quote) right now, so I’m curious how long I can put this off (or if I should at all).”source ↗

“Should I expect this to cause me to fail the inspection?”source ↗

“I found my sway bar is broken. (I had the sway bar links (black) replaced just 3 weeks ago). I have a 400mile trip tomorrow. Could a $300 welding at local mechanic be enough for a temporary fix?”source ↗

“It’d probably be $900-1000 to change the whole sway bar itself because apparently the whole subframe needs to be dropped.”source ↗

“Do I NEED this right now or is it something I can punt on.”source ↗

“Well if I buy these things then I won’t be able to afford new tires so that won’t be an issue!”source ↗

“I also know zero about cars so what do I know”source ↗

“I was told by a Toyota dealership that I need a new engine.”source ↗

“They said it was a cam gear failure.”source ↗

“My question is… would you replace the turbos and whatever else is making it chop like this or should I just do the full swap.”source ↗

“I do have a 3 months warranty on the dealership if the engine break. So, I don’t know if I should just run it within that time or just fix it”source ↗

“It’s very loud, no engine lights and just got my oil change that was totally empty.”source ↗

“Are these front lower control arms bad? I got quoted about 1900 to replace both, wondering if I should or not”source ↗

“I'm wondering from a mechanic's point of view, when would it be wise to purchase a new car rather than repairing and maintaining what you have?”source ↗

“This is the first big breakdown since I bought it and I'm wondering if I should cut losses or give it a second chance with an engine swap?”source ↗

“is it worth paying to have the sensor repaired considering my situation?”source ↗

“can I skip out on this $300 repair or do you recommend I get it fixed?”source ↗

“Just wondering if it's worth fixing it. I already have a 26 camry and a 18 rav4 so I won't be driving this that much anyways.”source ↗

“After investigating my garage feels it's probably a crack somewhere in the engine block and advised I get rid ASAP. Thoughts on whether this is even remotely worth further investigating / getting a second opinion?”source ↗

“That’s fair. I need a car for an 8 hr and back road trip soon and am kinda scared because it’s important to me. What are other signs to look out for?”source ↗

“Got this car from a family friend 4-5 months ago, and he said the car was in good condition. I’m already about to spend so much on it”source ↗

“And how do I know where to get a second opinion? I’m very new to cars and got this car from a relative 4-5 months ago. Said it was in good condition. Now it’s already stacking up in issues.”source ↗

“How do I do these myself? I don’t have much time on my hands bc I’m a full time college student, do part time, research, and volunteering. And how do I even get the parts? I don’t want to wreck my car by doing these myself”source ↗

“Dash lights work but no turn over at all, I can hear the click with the hood open but that's it.”source ↗

“I am borderline broke, as in: if it's not broke I can't fix it.”source ↗

“Should I just call a mechanic or first try to clean the connections and replace the battery.”source ↗

“However if I try the battery/connection first and it doesn't work out that puts me even further from affording a tow/mechanic.”source ↗

“I’m just looking on here to see if any mechanics have actually seen replacement transmissions last to know if it’d be worth it to replace mine.”source ↗

“Engine shakes at idle, catalytic converter is starting to go out, car battery has died twice in the last 2 years- is this thing even worth saving?”source ↗

“Does this all sound like a bigger issue/more expensive than the car is worth? Or should I replace the catalytic converter?”source ↗

“Which would be cheaper, repairing this or buying another?”source ↗

“My question is, should I put in the resources to figure out where it's coming from and fix it? Or, should I replace the engine?”source ↗

“I’m just at a crossroads because realistically how long is the engine going to last if I do fix it?”source ↗

“I’m for sure not getting a car note, but I just wanted to know if I did fix it would the engine last a long time.”source ↗

“I have a 2005 f250, and I seem to have alot of issues with this truck.”source ↗

“Is this gonna be another costly fix, or am I jumping the gun.. trying to decide on if I wanna sell it or keep it...”source ↗

“Currently debating whether or not to fix it or just sell it as is and get a new car.”source ↗

“If the car is sound otherwise and you can get the transmission replaced/fixed for $3k or under, you just have to decide if it's worth that *to you.*”source ↗

“The transmission has been slowly declining for the past two years. It shifts very roughly. when switching from drive to reverse/ park to reverse/ etc, the whole car lurches violently.”source ↗

“Got it, if the boot is torn can you simply reace the boot or do you need a full steering rack replacement? This car has 251k miles and honestly i dont want to drop more than $600-700, since the car is only worth $2-2.5k max.”source ↗

“The thing is idk if its worth getting diag since the car is so beat up. But may have to, or i just let it ride until it blows up”source ↗

“Coolant keeps getting low, and I have to refill it like once in a week. I found the spot where it was leaking. Is it easy to repair myself or should I better pay a mechanic to fix that? What would be the cost if I will repair myself vs mechanic?”source ↗

“We were under the impression that it was still under warranty at the time. But since it’s not I was just wanting to see around what the price is to decide if I should see about a total or get it rebuilt somewhere else.”source ↗

“If I had boat money, I wouldn’t be on here asking lmao.”source ↗

“Im gonna do some more research on it. Just trying to find a way to clean it without spending a bunch of money.”source ↗

“I am not a car person and would appreciate any advice before proceeding.”source ↗

“Does this sound like a full transmission replacement or possibly just a failed component not allowing the transmission to build pressure.”source ↗

“However, I haven't taken it back to the shop recently because I don't have the funds to fix it.”source ↗

“What could be wrong with it, and should I try to get a new car even though I have no savings and no credit?”source ↗

“Low compression in cylinder 2 of my 3.6 v6 charger the others are around 160 psi. Was wondering if this means bad engine or if there’s a fix.”source ↗

“I’m also wondering since I don’t have almost 10k to spend on a new engine currently how long could I drive like this?”source ↗

“Should I wait til it shows signs of failure or is 140k miles on a radiator enough to say go ahead and change it?”source ↗

“It’s in intermediate stage. It could fail, but there’s no sign that it’s going to break tomorrow.”source ↗

“I'm thinking about trading it in and getting a 2023 toyota corolla for 15k and 40k miles. I have alittle extra to throw in also and payments should be around 200. Is it worth keeping it and fixing it or should i trade it in and get a newer car.”source ↗

“trading in a car you still owe money on for another loan just puts you deeper in the hole. fix what you got and drive it another 100k”source ↗

“It’s up for renewal in my state, where it hasn’t been able to pass inspection for 3 months now due to it getting fixed, engine light coming back on over and over again. The cycle continues. I’ve paid $500 in diagnosis fees to Ford due to the reoccurring issues, as well as getting it towed back from the dealership for $200.”source ↗

“Basically it’s about to not be able to be registered unless I dump another chunk of money into this thing, while still having a payment on it and owing quite a bit.”source ↗

“What would you do in my situation? Fix the car again or trade it in? Don’t want to make a bad financial decision either way but just need opinions on this.”source ↗

“2500 is less than a new car. A 2010 corolla will run forever. Id put the money in it.”source ↗

“That price seems steep for a 14 year old Corolla honestly. You could probably get the parts yourself for under $500 and find a mobile mechanic or smaller shop to do the labor for way less.”source ↗

“what happens if you don't replace that stuff? Do you have any symptoms driving it?”source ↗

“i mean yes, i’m just wondering if it’s worth fixing if i’m gonna sell it anyway? it would be by the end of the month or next”source ↗

“Car rides fine, no problems no stiffness or bouncing. Should i change it just for the sake of changing it due to mileage?”source ↗

“Mounts are shot, there is a small clunk but no other problems. I guess I will just leave it alone”source ↗

“I just need help on my recently purchased Charger from a sketchy dealership. It have 70k miles on it but I noticed that the timing belt on the engine hasn’t been replaced since 2008, so can ya’ll please advise me if I should spend money on an old car?”source ↗

“Can I ask if it’s worth getting my car fixed? Engine timing changes on a 2016 equinox with 70,000 miles. I’m sure they will tell me of course, we’ll take your 3k dollars.”source ↗

“I got quoted $12,000 for a repair. I should take it somewhere else right? Or is this actually how much it’s going to cost to fix our car. Over half of what I owe?”source ↗

“Debating selling my car, is this worth fixing until I get a new one?”source ↗

“just wondering if it’s worth fixing if my new car won’t arrive until later this month or next month :)”source ↗

“I currently rent and I need help determining if this agitator is worth cleaning or if we should have our property manager replace the washer.”source ↗

“I saw on here that it’s difficult to pull out the agitator but I’d be willing to do that so my roommate and I don’t have to wait forever for a vendor.”source ↗

“Not sure if anyone has information on how to remove this agitator or if it’s even possible.”source ↗

“im $5300 into a 2005 mitsubishi eclipse spyder (v6 with an after market exhaust) (im not use to a loud car)”source ↗

“tldr idk when to give up on the project. it's just so sentimental to me”source ↗

“i do have like $3000 to put into it but i really don't want to have to do that”source ↗

“Worth it in your book? The truck is probably worth $3k to $4k private party.”source ↗

“I don't know about putting $3k to $5k into a truck worth that much.”source ↗

“I want to drive to LA from San Jose, and then back to San Jose a few days later. I want to leave tomorrow. I have some issues with the car however: front struts leaking, rack and pinion leaking, valve cover gasket leaking, front left and right axles clicking, outer tie rod end bushings torn, sway bar links worn out, and lower control arm broken bushing.”source ↗

“I’m not a car guy at any means and my cars been driving otherwise pretty well but I also know there’s all these problems that, if I took to any shop would be more repair money than the car is worth.”source ↗

“Need advice on whether to repair or sell. Please help.”source ↗

“Should I just sell my car as is before repairs or should I repair then sell? Or should I repair and keep?”source ↗

“I truly have no idea if this stupid thing is worth all that money in repairs if it’s going to continue to have expensive problems.”source ↗

“I am unsure if I want to move forward since I believe the cost of the repairs will cost more than my car’s current value.”source ↗

“Please advise on what I should take care of immediately, what can wait, and if I should go to a local mechanic for better pricing.”source ↗