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Thinking about the Rover 75 thread ....
When do YOU decide that a car is no longer worth repairing ?
What do you do next ? Buy a car you don't know and then set about fixing all of it's problems ? Then wait for a big bill ?
Is owning an older car a labour of love that means you do what is necessary until it becomes unviable ?
I'm of the opinion that cars need maintenance. Initially, it's just service parts until things like brakes need replaced and then a clutch or gasket or so. Things that naturally wear or break down.
Do we scrap vehicles prematurely because of those that would rather spend £10k on a newer car than £1k on a good repair ?
Please discuss
When do YOU decide that a car is no longer worth repairing ?
What do you do next ? Buy a car you don't know and then set about fixing all of it's problems ? Then wait for a big bill ?
Is owning an older car a labour of love that means you do what is necessary until it becomes unviable ?
I'm of the opinion that cars need maintenance. Initially, it's just service parts until things like brakes need replaced and then a clutch or gasket or so. Things that naturally wear or break down.
Do we scrap vehicles prematurely because of those that would rather spend £10k on a newer car than £1k on a good repair ?
Please discuss