The decision to fix or junk your car is rarely straightforward especially when the repair costs start to climb. No universal guideline exists for all cases but there are clear signs that suggest scrapping may be the smarter financial choice. The ratio of repair cost to market value is critical If the repair bill is more than half the car’s resale value, it’s usually not worth fixing. For example, if your car is worth $3,000 and the engine needs a $2,000 repair you’re spending a large portion of its value just to keep it running. That cash could go toward a dependable pre-owned alternative

You must also evaluate how old your vehicle is and Trygg och säker bilskrotning – detta ska du kontrollera its general state Older vehicles often come with multiple problems that keep popping up.