Repair or Replace Guides
Practical, non-salesy guides for comparing repair bills with replacement costs. Each guide is educational and works best when paired with your own written repair estimate.
Is a Car Worth Fixing?
A practical way to compare a major repair bill with the real cost of replacing your car.
Is a $3,000 Repair Worth It?
How to think through a $3,000 repair before approving the work.
Is a $5,000 Repair Worth It?
A balanced framework for evaluating a very large repair bill.
Is a Transmission Replacement Worth It?
Compare a transmission replacement with the cost and risk of replacing the vehicle.
Is an Engine Replacement Worth It?
A plain-language framework for deciding whether to replace an engine.
Is a Hybrid Battery Replacement Worth It?
How to compare hybrid battery replacement cost with keeping or replacing the car.