If you have common ICE car, it is very inexpensive to keep it running when you can wrench yourself. I spent less than $600 in 15 years and 160k miles for all pa

If you have common ICE car, it is very inexpensive to keep it running when you can wrench yourself. I spent less than $600 in 15 years and 160k miles for all parts to repair 2005 Malibu. I had to go to dealer once, because ABS control module is locked. You need dealer codes and 'programming'. $240 for 15 minutes work. For 2005 Malibu: Oxygen sensors: one is $19, still running on originals. Catalytic Converters: one side Carb Compliant $319, still running on originals Spark plugs: Iridium NGK 6*$5, took me 1 hour to replace Thermostat: $4 + $3 shipping, 15 minutes to replace Mass air flow sensor: still original $62 Prices from RockAuto.