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There comes a time when you have to ask yourself a simple question; repair or replace? Old cars can require a lot of maintenance, time and money. What constitutes as the end of the line for a car? Is it worth it to keep repairing or is it time to replace for a new one? These tips will help you decide.

If you’re thinking about repairing, ask yourself these questions:

• Is the total cost of repairs close to the total value of your vehicle? If so, are repairs really worth it?
• Is the car otherwise in good condition?
• How much does maintenance cost annually?
• Does the repair or auto part have a warranty?

What are the benefits of repairing over replacing?

There are no monthly payments, no down payments/fees and no concerns over credit checks and car loans!

How does replacing auto parts work?

There are essentially five steps to this process.

• Search used parts yards for replacement part.
• Find a match for your vehicle, model and year.
• Ask about the warranty, or any other questions about the part(s) that may concern you.
• Pick up the auto part or arrange for delivery
• Perform the repair!

What auto parts are available?

Most auto parts are available, including engines, transmissions, and starters. Parts for popular models are more plentiful, however we’re sure to have what you need!

What happens if I decide to replace my junk car?

Get money to make towards your new car by selling yours to a place like us! Your payout is going to depend on the model, year and condition of your car.

Regardless of these factors, we’ll give you the most for your car! Want to get an estimate? Give UWRENCHIT a call! We’ll give you a quote over the phone. Your vehicle will be picked up within 4-24 hours (in most cases), and the payment is made when the vehicle is picked up!

Didn’t know what these laws were? Well you will now! When it comes to trying to sell a junk car to consumers, there are laws that places like us have to abide by. Essentially, these are to protect consumers from unfair treatment. Many of the laws aren’t an issue, but they’re still important to know!

What are they?

Lemon Laws are American state laws that provide a remedy for purchasers of cars and other consumer goods in order to compensate for products that repeatedly fail to meet standards of quality and performance.

• State Lemon Laws: The lemon laws for each state can differ, so do some research where you plan to sell your vehicle to make sure you are covered. There are a few state lemon laws that don’t extend protection for those who want to buy used vehicles, or “as is”. Most states do allow selling of salvaged car titles with a different set of laws.
• Mileage Tampering Laws: Mileage rollback is one of the most well-known ways for a seller to deceive a buyer. Tampering with the vehicle mileage is punishable by law! If the odometer stops working randomly, you must notify the buyer, and have it stated on the title.
• Private Seller Laws: In many states, the lemon laws are enacted differently on private owners versus dealers. It’s very important to know what defines a dealer in your state.
• Price Maximums: Many times, state lemon laws can be avoided by staying within a certain price range! Some states will only issue refunds under the laws if a car is sold for more than $700. Similar limitations are used for mileage and age of the vehicle as well.

Interested in selling your used car? Or looking for replacement parts? UWrenchIt is your place! Give us a call today or visit our inventory page on our site for more info.