Repair Older Car or Sell As Is?

Hi Dave! My husband has a 2002 Mazda 626 that has been a great car and it is paid off and worth approx $3500. We have been hearing some rattling in the front and grinding. We were told that it needed new brakes and struts. We got new brakes put on. We also have gotten quotes for the struts ranging from $1200 to $450. Big discrepancy! We have several questions, but a big one is how much should you spend on repair for a car, related to its value. Or do you sell the car now while it is still worth something? Also, is leasing a car ever a good idea? Thanks for your advice! Katy

Katy, in relation to a cars value I have always kept between 10 and 15 percent on repairs if I was going to sell the vehicle in the near future.

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Which Houston Mazda Dealership Has The Best Repair Shop?

Q: Which of the Mazda dealerships in Houston has the best car repair?

A: Well, I have bought two Mazdas from Mazda dealerships in Houston, and I know people who have bought from other Mazda dealerships in Houston, so I asked a few people and we have come to this conclusion.

Of all the Mazda dealerships in Houston, it comes down to Joe Myers and Fred Haas, and we couldn’t decide which one was better. Both Mazda dealerships in Houston are very fast about fixing cars, and the vehicles come away fixed and ready to go. These Mazda dealerships in Houston also have great customer service and accommodate customers whose cars are being fixed with rentals and shuttles.