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MY 1995 Ford Fairlane was involved a rear-end crash in 2003 and has never been right since. Many mechanics have tried to fix a leak in the transmission without success and I am now told the suspension needs a lot of work. Is there anywhere I can go to have it totally checked? I cannot afford another car.

Answered by CarsGuide

27 February 2009

CarsGuide team

TAKE it to the RACV or NRMA and ask their inspectors to check it. There are also private companies that check cars to make sure they're properly repaired, but the reality is your car is old and has problems. Even though you can't afford to buy another one, that is the best course of action. The repairs to your car are likely to cost more than it's worth.

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