Quick answer
If repair is >50% of KBB value AND car is >7 years / >150k miles or had >$1,000 in repairs last year → replace it. If repair is <30% of value and car is otherwise reliable → repair it.
*Educational estimate only. Based on YOUR repair quote, KBB value, age, mileage. KBB = estimate — replace with actual Carvana/Carmax quote. Ignores safety issues, reliability, financing, insurance, and emotional cost. Not mechanic advice
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