Longview Auto Repair

When an older vehicle needs a significant repair, it is natural to wonder whether the money would be better spent on another car. A $3,000 or $4,000 repair can feel expensive when compared with the idea of putting that money toward something newer. But repair cost and replacement cost are not the same thing. When we help customers make decisions about Longview auto repair, we think the better question is: What will it cost to have reliable transportation for the next several years? In many cases, repairing a vehicle you already know is the better economic choice. What Does That New Car Actually Cost? Consider this example, The exact numbers will vary with the vehicle, financing, taxes, insurance, and trade-in value, but it illustrates why comparing a repair bill with a down payment can be misleading: Lets say you purchase a new vehicle for $35,000 and put $5,000 down. After sales tax, registration, documentation fees, and other purchase costs, we can assume roughly $33,500 is fina ... read more