How do you when to replace a car instead of repairing it?

"It seems like this car is on it's last leg".

Everyone seems to have this impression when something goes wrong with their car and it's usually a simple fix then every things back to normal. You will most likely sell it to someone that all they need to do is replace the shift solenoid or torque converter and they will be on their merry way. It happens all the time.

sounds like its on its last legs.. When you replace is when the cost of repairing exceeds the value of the car.. and a wrecking yard will give you a h##l of a lot more then $10 for it, the price of steel is up, and most places you call if you can drive it into the yard its worth $500 or so, my friend got $680 for his 1993 explorer that was wrecked rusted out, had 1 dead cyl on the engine, and the trans only had reverse, but he drove it into the yard off the trailer in reverse

The car is begging to go to the boneyard. There are folks who need parts off it. The wrecker might give you $10 for it if you're lucky. For $10,000 look for a 5 year old Japanese car that you can drive for another 15 years without all the problems your Ford gave you in 6.

No, you are not going to get a new car. If the fee of repairs exceeds the value of the automobile, then it can be regarded a complete loss. Considering the fact that your vehicle is definitely worth greater than $4000, the insurance enterprise will restore your auto. You aren't entitled to a new automobile.

Technically, we refer to BER principles, i.e. Beyond Economical Repair. If the servicing cost is costing equal or more than the value of the car, it simply not worth to do to spend a single cent on it....unless due to some sedimental value.

$10,000 can go for a newer second hand car!

Time to retire it. Look at certified used cars.

Donate or TTJY (Take to Junk Yard)