What are mechanics perception of paying $1200 repair for a Honda Civic LX 2004 model?
What are mechanics perception of paying $1200 repair for a Honda Civic LX 2004 model?
If someone is willing to pay that much to fix their car, there are mechanics who are willing to do the work. Mechanics see a lot of people who love their cars and want them to be in good working order.
People hold on to old cars for lots of reasons. As long as the customer is able to pay for the work, there's no reason for the mechanic to question WHY.
Perception is personal. At the end of the day, what keeps a roof over the head of a mechanic and the shop open are people paying for repairs on their vehicles.
If a person wants to spend a grand to keep a 15 year old vehicle running, that's up to that person. It's not for the mechanic to judge…
My perception as a mechanic is: A car is trasportation, that is the primary goal. If spending $1200 to potentially drive a year is $100 a month worth it? Does that make financial sense or not? Will the car serve you long enough to recoup your investment? How many miles will you get? What is your total cost per mile you spend to get where you need to be? The opinion," but this car is only worth" only applies if you are investing in cars to turn a profit selling it today at current value. Investing in a car to go places the real question is simply how far can you go on your dollar. People confuse the cars value with the value of it serving it's purpose, two different things.
Bc mechanics need to make a living as well.
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- I'm deciding between a 2001 Harley Davidson sportster 1200 custom or a 2000 Honda Shadow sabre don't know which one to get The Harley Davidson sportster custom 1200 has 17,000 miles it's green and he wants 3,300 for it. Or a Honda Shadow sabre has 7000 miles on it and it's blue they want 2,999 for it 3221 including taxes.
- I have a 1998 Honda CRV with 240 K miles. Needs $1200 of repair to pass inspection. Should i fix or buy a newer used Honda civic? Mike? I'm the original owner and have done a good job with oil changes etc. However, it needs 2 front control arms with ball joints and rear struts to pass inspection. I've also gone past my mileage on a second timing belt (first one done at 90K miles). Car body exterior and interior is in pretty good shape. Inside looks brand new. But repair cost at 1200 + timing belt ~500 =~1700 in repars. Is it time for a newer used auto.
- 1998 Honda Civic LX with 118,000 k at $1200 a good buy? I'm meeting with a guy who is selling his 1998 Honda Civic LX for $1200 he claims that he kept the car up mechanical wise and has recips. Is these a good deal or shoul I offer him less money?