Is it worth fixing my aging Volvo?
John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader whose 2004 XC90 needs $3,000 in repairs.
Q. I am the original owner of a 2004 Volvo XC90 with 157,000 miles. The transmission failed and I’m wondering if it makes sense to do this type of repair on a 16-year old car? I was quoted $3,000 for a rebuilt transmission. What do you think? A. At this point your Volvo isn’t worth much more than the scrap metal value. If the car has been maintained and is structurally sound, it makes sense to fix it. Once repaired the car isn’t worth much more than the cost of the transmission, but you know the car and its condition, and to me that adds value. John Paul is AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor. He has over 40 years of experience in the automotive business and is an ASE-certified master technician. E-mail your car question to [email protected].
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