Generally, it is cheaper to repair your car at an auto repair shop than a dealership shop. For the period your car has a warranty, it is definitely cheaper to take it to a dealership as it will be repaired for free. But afterwards, it will be cheaper to shift to an auto repair shop as long as you find a good one.

The 'Too Expensive to Fix' Point: Generally, if the cost of a repair exceeds the value of the car, it's probably not worth it. Say your old car is worth about $3,000, and it needs a new transmission that's going to cost $4,000. In this case, you're better off not doing the repair.

Engine and Cylinders – $7,000 to $10,000 It's practically kaput. And the worst, and most expensive, type of engine damage involves the vehicle's cylinders. If the cylinders at the core of the engine breakdown, then the car will not be driveable and you could be on the hook for a repair in the area of $7,000 to $10,000.

Your cost of goods sold is any expense that you incur when your provide a service. Essentially you have 2 primary cost of goods sold categories. Material Cost – These are the costs for purchasing parts or materials for a customer's vehicle.