How Many Times Is Too Many for a Car Repair? A Mechanic’s Fact-Based Guide to When to Fix or Replace
Executive Summary Too many repairs is when repeat attempts on the same defect fail to restore reliable operation and the next repair cost is large compared to the vehicle’s remaining value. A practical benchmark is three repeat repairs for the same root issue within 12 months or 12,000 miles—especially if cost-per-mile is climbing and the […]