To repair or to buy a new one

How do you feel about repairing your car? Does it often happen to you that you have to take your "iron horse" to the auto maintenance station? Unfortunately, things happen and there is nothing you can do but buy a new one or take it to the repair shop.

Something goes wrong with your car and you're faced with another high repair bill. This isn't the first time it's happened, and you're getting tired of pouring money into an aging machine. It would be nice to get a new car, but is that the smartest decision? Would you be better off fixing your current ride, or is it really time to buy a new one?

Buying a new car may not be on your radar at this point. If you aren't sure if fixing it is the right thing to do, here are a few reasons why it is a good idea to bite the bullet and get the repairs done.

• It is almost always less expensive to repair a car than buy a new one.
• Although something as severe as a blown motor or failed transmission will run you between $3,000 and $7,000 to replace at a dealership, it still isn't enough to buy a new car.
• Insurance and registration fees will go up with a new car.
• A new car typically loses an estimated 20 percent of its value the moment you drive it off the dealer lot. Your existing car has already taken that depreciation hit.

If you have already been through this for a dozen of times then you definitely know where to go in order to get good service or where you can save on your car repair and maintenance.
Depending on the region of residence you choose the local contractor: Woodie's Auto Service and Repair, MAACO, AAA auto repair centers, Pep Boys, etc.

MAACO. If you are interested in external car maintenance then you are welcome to Maaco. The network of repair stations which specializes in whole car painting and some repair services (collision repair and fleet services). Besides painting, Maaco has always done expert auto body repair work. They straighten metal, fix dents, repair dings, replace parts and eliminate rust. The more repair and paining job you make at the Maaco shop the less money you have to pay.

Pep Boys. It is not a company which specializes in full-service vehicle maintenance and repair capabilities, Pep Boys as well serves the commercial auto parts delivery market and is one of the premier retailers of replacement tires in the United States.

AAA auto repair centers. Sometimes companies offer more than mere auto repair and maintenance. When you think of AAA, you probably think of maps and directions and emergency roadside assistance, some of the company's top services. However, AAA also offers many services to help with travel planning: book air, hotels, and car rentals; find cruises and discount travel; get travel directions; search online maps; speak to a helpful trip advisor; or get point-to-point driving directions-all from AAA. If a client needs help getting insurance or a car loan, AAA has this covered, as well.