Here are some options for repairing your car when you can’t actually afford it:
- Negotiate with the mechanic. …
- Shop around. …
- Barter with someone who’s handy. …
- Get a personal loan from a family member or friend. …
- Use a credit card. …
- Sell personal items for quick cash.
Herein, will a dealership buy my car if I still owe?
You can trade in your car to a dealership if you still owe on it, but it has to be paid off in the process, either with trade equity or out of pocket. Trading in a car you still owe on can be a costly decision if you have negative equity.
Also question is, what happens if you dont have enough money to pay the mechanic? If a mechanic has serviced your car and you haven’t paid the bill, they may be able to establish a lien on your vehicle, which usually gives them legal claim over the car until you pay back what you owe in full. This is called a mechanic’s lien or a garageman’s lien.
Likewise, people ask, do mechanics offer financing?
Most auto repair financing is offered as a payment plan in partnership with lending institutions. The plans may be offered as credit cards that can be used for expenses related to your vehicle. Some lenders work directly with the repair shop to pay the bill.
Can a garage keep my car if I refuse to pay?
Finally, a garage has what is called a lien over your vehicle if you do not pay their bill. This means they can legally refuse to return the vehicle until you pay.