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How can I fix my car with no money?
My car has been making weird sounds and I fear it is on its last leg. I can’t afford expensive repairs and I can’t get rid of my car or have it die on me; I need it to get to work. How can I fix my car with no money?
Lauren Smith · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m sorry to hear that things have been so hard for you lately!
Here are a few options that I hope will be helpful for you:
- Talk to a mechanic. Ask them what the problem is and if there is a cheaper way to fix it. They might have a financing option to help you pay for repairs.
- See if you can get used parts rather than new parts for the repairs.
- Look for discounts. Look over your credit card, roadside assistance, and any other memberships you have that might include car repair or mechanical help
- If it seems like an easy fix, you can attempt to do repairs yourself. Be very careful doing this as there are a lot of toxic and dangerous parts inside of your car and you don’t want to get hurt.
- Check your warranty; some repairs might still be covered.
- Check your insurance. Sometimes people get add-ons likemechanical breakdown insurancethat may be able to help.
If you need to save some money, a good place you can look for a better deal is with your car insurance. You can use the
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