If you’ve clicked on this post, it’s likely because you thought the title read your mind. Are you sick of spending lots of money on car repairs? We thought so! Here, you’ll get some great advice on what to do when your car is costing you more than you’d like, and even when you should consider replacing it. It can be difficult to say goodbye to your car, but it’s better than letting it drain you financially. Read on to find out more!
How Much You’re Paying In Repairs
To work out whether you’re better off selling your car or repairing it, you need to take a good long look at your finances and how much your car is consistently costing you in general. In their lifetimes, both men and women will spend over $20,000 repairing their cars. Women more so than men.
Have you considered doing some of the auto repairs yourself? Ladies, stay with us. It’s possible for just about anybody to attempt a repair on their vehicle with YouTube tutorials and other resources out there. However, if you don’t feel confident and this repair could make a big difference to the life of your car, you should probably find a reliable auto repair company who you know won’t rip you off. With a little research, you could potentially change your oil, check your fluids, replace your air filters, and replace your spark plugs. Your vehicle’s manual might even give you lots of tips on how to do repairs.
When you see just how much these things are costing you compared with how easy they are to do yourself, you’ll wonder why you didn’t attempt it on your own sooner!
Time Vs. Money
Of course when something is a big job and can take a long time, it’s a good idea to think of how much your time is worth. You don’t want to spend your spend time on your car repairs if you have better things you could be doing. Just watch out for mechanics who try to sell you more repairs on top of the repairs you’re already having. If you don’t really need these repairs right now, you’re definitely wasting a lot of money on fixing your car up. Learn how to say no if you think you’re being taken for a ride or that something isn’t worth it.
How Long Will A Repair Add To The Life Of Your Car?
Again, this all boils down to whether you should have the repair done or get a new car. Even if your car is cheap, it could be worth making a repair that’s close to the initial price if you know for a fact it’s going to add years of life onto your car. If this is only a once in a while issue, then it’s definitely a no brainer.
Ultimately, it’s up to you to figure it out. Are you going to become a bit of a mechanic yourself, or would you rather have a pro do it for you? If it’s the latter, make sure these repairs are going to prolong the life of your car. If not, better to get a new one!
