# Keep It or Replace It? $2,800 Repairs, New Car Prices & OEM vs Aftermarket

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Podcast: [Car Connection Workshop](https://stenobird.com/podcast/car-connection-workshop-7562739)
Published: 2026-09-05T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/car-connection-workshop/3123510
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Three great questions are on the table for this Saturday's Motormouth Q&A! Cindy is on a fixed income and wondering how she's ever going to replace her vehicle as it gets older, especially with today's new car prices. Shirley has been told her eight - year - old vehicle needs approximately $2,800 in repairs . With money tight, should she spend the money on an older vehicle or start thinking about replacing it? And Jonathan brings us a question from the DIY side of. the garage: OEM parts versus aftermarket parts - what's my preference, and when does it matter? Three different questions, but they all comeback to the same thing: making good automotive decisions with the money you have. As always, we're going to break it down from the mechanic's perspective without the sales pitch. #CarMaintenance #AutoRepair #OEMParts More Episodes and...project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com ccbusnet.com you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the Build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them, Thank You for giving them your business friends👍 We need them & YUO TOO💕 How can you support Motormouth....If you enjoy what we do and want to Help keep Motormouth moving, there are five simple ways you can support the Show👍 1) ☕️ Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift of any amount is so appreciated💕Skippy 2) 👕Motormouth Merch: Every purchase Helps Support Total Freedom Addiction Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 🙌 where a life change happens everyday! Grab some Motormouth Gear join the crew to stand against addiction👍❤️ 3) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule kits: Available through ccbusnet.com , with subscriber - only savings. 💰💰💰 Visit the…

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