Should You Repair or Replace?

We'll help you check your repair estimate against your car's Blue Book® Value and other key factors to give you a suggestion.

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Repairs & Estimates

This tool provides estimates and informational guidance only. It does not account for all factors that may affect a repair-or-replace decision and does not assess vehicle safety. If you have concerns about your vehicle's safety, consult a qualified mechanic. Inaccurate or incomplete information may affect your suggestion. Actual repair costs, vehicle values, and outcomes may vary. Vehicle values are estimates and not offers to purchase or sell a vehicle. use is subject to the KBB.com General Terms of Service, and Kelley Blue Book® does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of any suggestion.

FAQs

How does the Repair or Replace Advisor work?

The tool compares your provided repair estimate with vehicle value information and other vehicle-related factors, which may include maintenance-cost information. You'll see a list of key factors behind your results once you get a suggestion.

How do I use it?

Upload a photo of your repair estimate and we'll pull the information for you, or enter them yourself along with a few additional details about your car. Either way, you'll typically get a suggestion within seconds.

Do I need to create an account or provide my contact information to use the tool?

No, you don’t need to create an account or share any contact information to use this tool. To generate our suggestion, we collect information about your vehicle and repair estimate through your uploaded document. If you upload a repair estimate, it may contain information about you or your vehicle. Please see our Privacy Notice for details to learn how information is collected, used, and retained or be sure to remove all personal information from the estimate before uploading it.

Do I need to pay anything to get the details?

Nope. It's completely free!

What information does the tool use for my suggestion?

Our suggestion is built on Kelley Blue Book data, the same trusted source behind Kelley Blue Book® Values you've seen for years. KBB.com collects both car values and repair pricing, so we can weigh your estimate against what the repair work should cost and what your car is worth today.

How are factors considered in the suggestion?

Our suggestion combines Kelley Blue Book data with details about your vehicle and repair estimate to help evaluate whether repairing or replacing your vehicle may be worth considering. Kelley Blue Book®, The Trusted Resource®, has helped consumers make informed automotive decisions for decades.