Enter your numbers. Get a data-driven repair decision in under 2 minutes.
How This Works
1
Enter Your Numbers
Vehicle details, repair cost, and current value. Takes 30 seconds.
2
We Run the Math
Repair-to-value ratio adjusted by 8 real-world factors: safety, mileage, ownership plans, repair history.
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Get a Clear Answer
FIX, MONITOR, or REPLACE — with specific next steps and a downloadable PDF.
No account required. No data stored. Your information stays on your device.
Questions About the Tool
It calculates your repair cost as a percentage of your vehicle's current value, then adjusts the threshold based on 8 factors: safety concerns, mileage trajectory, how long you plan to keep the car, recent repair history, and more. It's the same logic a good mechanic uses — just organized and consistent.
It means the repair is borderline — not clearly worth it, but not clearly a waste either. The tool will tell you what to watch for and when it tips toward fix or replace. This is where a Quick Guidance advisory session ($49) can give you the most value.
No. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing is saved unless you choose to email yourself the results or download the PDF. We don't track your vehicle info.
The tool uses the same repair-to-value framework that experienced technicians use mentally. The difference: it's consistent and not influenced by what the shop wants to sell you. For complex situations, pair it with an advisory session for a human second opinion.
The tool is designed for repair decisions on vehicles you already own. For pre-purchase evaluation, check out the Pre-Purchase Inspection Guide or book a Deep Research session.