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Is It better to Repair a Riding Lawn Mower or Buy New

There are a number of variables to consider when consumers try to answer the question, is it better to repair a riding lawn mower or buy new. What will the labor cost be? Can you do the repairs yourself? What parts are needed and can you even get them? Have the parts for your machine been discontinued? Engine parts and transmission parts tend to be more expensive and depending on the machine difficult to obtain. Consumers also need to be able to transport their existing riding lawn mower to the repair shop. Even if it is just for an estimate. The answers to all of these questions will help you answer the question above. Is it better to repair a riding lawn mower or buy new?

Is It better to Repair a Riding Lawn Mower or Buy New

The other big question is what will a new riding lawn mower actually cost. They can range from $700 to more than $5000 depending on the horsepower of the engine. In addition to the features that they may have. Do you need a simple riding lawn mower to just get your large lawn mowed? Or do you need something more substantial with more power and the ability to add attachments for other jobs around your yard?

The best approach to answering this question is to get quotes for the repairs you may need to have and quotes for a new riding lawnmower. If the buy new quote is close to the repair cost, then you might as well bite the bullet and purchase a new machine.

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