What to do with old car?

harveybobbles

Get it fixed properly this time. Will work out cheaper than buying a new car.

I've just copped for a wheel bearing on my car - OH moaning "costing more money". Yet the money I just spent is still less than depriciation of a new car.

colino

As a steering column for these is around £400 trade, I'd not include it as a service repair like a wheel bearing. Realistically a proper repair including labour, will swamp the value of the car.

zappahey

harveybobbles wrote: »

Get it fixed properly this time. Will work out cheaper than buying a new car.

I've just copped for a wheel bearing on my car - OH moaning "costing more money". Yet the money I just spent is still less than depriciation of a new car.

There's nothing quite like spending £5k on a new car to avoid a £500 repair bill

jimjames

colino wrote: »

As a steering column for these is around £400 trade, I'd not include it as a service repair like a wheel bearing. Realistically a proper repair including labour, will swamp the value of the car.

But still far cheaper than a new car and the costs associated with that.

The value of a car is pretty irrelevant if you want to keep it running. Just paid for new bonnet and spray on my car. Cost was 25% of car's value but still worth it as I intend to keep car as long as I can.

colino

Does your car have the enduring steering fault of the Micra, the rusty crossmember or failing electrical loom? They aren't going to improve with age.