When we buy a new or used vehicle, we hope that it will last at least until the loan is paid off. Yet, things do not always go as planned. Sometimes, the car will have a host of problems that start to develop if it is driven a lot.
For instance, the transmission could go out or the engine could break. Sometimes, these repairs can be costly and leaves us with a vehicle that we cannot afford to fix right away but still must make monthly loan payments on. If you find yourself in this situation, or just want to plan ahead, we invite you to review these great tips.
Tip #1: Start an emergency auto repair fund.
The moment you drive your new or used car home, make a point of opening a savings account to save money for emergency auto repairs. You should deposit money into this account every month. By saving now, when problems occur later down the road, you might have enough saved up to cover the costs to repair the car.
Tip #2: Consider shopping used parts to fix your vehicle.
If your vehicle is already broken, one way to reduce repair costs is to spend some time calling around to junkyards and scrap yards to see if they have any used parts that you need. Buying used parts costs less and could help get your car fixed sooner.
Please note that Auto Scrappers DO NOT SELL SPARE PARTS.
Tip #3: Consider DIY auto repair.
There are plenty of videos on YouTube and other social media sites that can walk you through a wide range of auto repairs. Research and watch videos that fit with the repair you need to see what tools you need and how complex the repair actually is. Some people are surprised that the repair they need is not as difficult as they imagined. Your repairs costs will go down, even more, when buying used parts and fixing it yourself.
Tip #4: Invest just enough to keep the car running until your loan is paid off.
You don’t want to keep putting money into a vehicle that keeps breaking and needs constant repairs after it is paid off. Once your loan is paid in full, keep driving the car as long as you can to recoup the money you have put into repairs. Yet, if it breaks down again where it needs major repairs, now is the time to consider selling it to us and getting a new vehicle.
By using these tips, you should be able to either have money set aside for emergency repairs or save money on repair costs to get your vehicle back on the road.
Once you have your car loan paid off, sell your old vehicle to us. At Auto Scrappers, we offer top dollar for vehicles whether they still run or have broken down.
If you want to see how much your car is worth and how much cash you could get for it, fill out our online quote request form or contact Auto Scrappers at (647) 766-2292 today!