Used-Car Prices Are High, So Consider Fixing the Car You Already Own
When faced with an expensive repair for an older car you’ve owned for a while—something like an engine or transmission replacement—you might think about moving on to a newer model.. With the average price of a used car around $26,000, according to Cox Automotive, it can make more sense to repair the car you already have. It’s the devil you know, after all. John Ibbotson, chief technician at Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center, ...