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Fix it or trash it? Deciding when to replace cars and appliances
Original: Column | Fix it or trash it? How to decide how long to keep your car and home appliances.
A Washington Post column examines how consumers should decide whether to repair or replace their cars and home appliances. It weighs repair costs, expected lifespan, and environmental impact, offering readers practical guidance on when fixing an item makes sense and when buying new is the better financial and ecological choice.
Why now: Rising repair costs and growing environmental awareness are pushing consumers to reconsider whether to repair or replace everyday household items.
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- Column | Fix it or trash it? How to decide how long to keep your car and home appliances. · The Washington Post
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