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Decide Whether to Repair or Replace

Use this when something breaks and you are unsure whether it is worth fixing. It gives a rule of thumb, compares the cost of each option over the next few years and lists questions for the repair shop.

Works inChatGPTClaudeGemini

Help me decide whether to repair or replace my [ITEM]. Age and condition: [DETAILS] The problem: [WHAT IS WRONG] Repair quote: [AMOUNT OR "NOT YET"] Cost of a new one: [AMOUNT OR RANGE] How much I use it: [OFTEN / SOMETIMES] Give me a simple rule of thumb for this kind of item, a comparison of the true cost of each option over the next few years, and questions to ask the repair shop. Mention the environmental and warranty angles. Be honest if the numbers I gave are not enough.

Tip: Get at least two quotes if the repair is expensive.

What to fill in

Before you send it, replace the parts in [square brackets] with your own details:

  • Item
  • Details
  • What is wrong
  • Amount or range
  • Often / sometimes

How to use this prompt

  1. Press Copy this prompt.
  2. Open ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini and paste it into a new chat.
  3. Replace the [BRACKETS] with your details, then send it.
  4. If the first answer is close but not right, reply with what to change. Short follow-ups work well.

Everything here is free. The free versions of the big chat tools are enough. Keep private details such as account numbers, passwords and full addresses out of any AI chat.

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