Failed WoF in South Auckland? 9 Questions to Ask Before Paying for Repairs
A failed WoF can turn a routine vehicle check into an unexpectedly expensive decision. Sometimes the problem is relatively straightforward. Other times, the inspection reveals several issues at once: tyres, brakes, suspension, lighting, corrosion and other repairs. Then you receive the estimate. $800. $1,500. Perhaps $3,000 or more. At that point, the question isn't simply: “Can this car be repaired?” Most vehicles can be repaired if enough money is spent. The more useful question is: “Does repairing this particular vehicle still make financial sense?” Before authorising substantial work on an older vehicle, here are nine questions worth answering. 1. What Exactly Did the Vehicle Fail On? Start with the actual inspection results. “Failed WoF” isn't a diagnosis by itself. One vehicle may have failed because of a relatively manageable issue. Another may have multiple problems involving tyres, brakes, suspension and corrosion. Those situations shouldn't be treated the same way...