When is a Damaged Vehicle Worth Repairing Versus Recycling?
If the repair bill is creeping close to what the car is worth, you are already in decision territory. In 2025, the average repair cost climbed to about $4,768, according to research from CCC Intelligent Solutions. That number matters because if your car is only worth $6,000, a single major repair can wipe out most of its value. So the real question is not “Can it be fixed?” but “Should it be fixed?” Repair Or Recycle The Financial Reality Insurance companies make this decision every day, and they usually follow a percentage rule. If repairs reach roughly 50 to 70 … Continue reading