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They are running up a large bill with a list of repairs a trainee mechanic can do...You want real repairs for that kind of money..The wash boy can do most of this work....Find another shop what in the hell is a "headlight restoration" ?
They are running up a large bill with a list of repairs a trainee mechanic can do...You want real repairs for that kind of money..The wash boy can do most of this work....Find another shop what in the hell is a "headlight restoration" ?
The headlights, rather the covering, of older cars (like mine) get very hazy and dim and don't shine brightly or light the street down the road well anymore. They sell headlight restorations kits which are about the price OP was quoted, although IMO they don't work very well at least long-term. I just buy the stuff myself so I can keep re-doing it. They still don't make it like new or anything though.
Well $1800. repair on a vehicle that has served you well for many years, or jump back into the monthly payment racket? $1800. is only about 6 months worth of new car payments, think about it. I'd keep what you have, it's not really that old plus Hyundai's are great vehicles.
I have a 97 Suzuki Sidekick Sport with about 200k and I never really do any repairs, but if I had to I would. I'd drive it til the wheels fall off.
And what crestliner said is 100% right on the money. If they know you don't know much about cars they will keep tacking on anything they can.
Just had a friend pay $600. for 2 new tires when he could of just had em rotated. Gotta keep your guard up.
I would give up mine when I felt like I could get a comparable vehicle in terms of reliability for the price of the repair. I had a 1990 volvo 240 at one point and had a $500 repair bill.... I knew I couldn't get a better car than that one would be fixed for $500, so I didn't bat an eye at fixing it.
Well $1800. repair on a vehicle that has served you well for many years, or jump back into the monthly payment racket? $1800. is only about 6 months worth of new car payments, think about it. I'd keep what you have, it's not really that old plus Hyundai's are great vehicles.
While I agree with your statement in general, in this case the OP is deciding whether to fix the car or drive another car that he already has, not go out and buy a new car.
I inherited two cars and while they are not my first choice, they were free and it allowed me to sell my '97 Accord for a nice price. Both these cars had far lower miles on the speedo than my Accord.
I inherited two cars and while they are not my first choice, they were free and it allowed me to sell my '97 Accord for a nice price. Both these cars had far lower miles on the speedo than my Accord.
I inherited two also. My Grandma's 74 Impala (with only 72,000 miles) and my folks 74 Mercury Montego Dad bought new on 05/11/74.
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I would take the newer car. Add a stereo that you like.
If you keep your older car, get a second opinion of the recommended services.
If the work is found to be needed, get some bids, ask for a discount. They are easy services, but if performed wrong, they will cause huge problems.
Another view is take the newer car, then fix up and sale your old car. If you sale your old car, a serviced car brings more money. I would think twice about the dash board and other cosmetic issues, unless you keep the old car and that stuff bugs you.
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