Amazing old car.
Best value-for-money car we every owned. 20 years of loyal trouble free service, we thought it would go on for ever.
Known as "The Des-Mobile" neighbours all over our small village would borrow it, or request it to help them out, especially with the four wheel trailer. Fete day, Hog roast, Village day, Weddings, Bonfire night, you name it Des would be on hand.
Not huge mileage, but a hard life, towing folk out of muddy puddles and off snow covered banks, Des won the day, time and time again.
Unfortunatly this year's bonfire display clear-up was Des's last task. Comming off the hill for the umpteenth time, the driver's side, front wheel broke free...
Sad as it was, what should we do? Repair estimates were more than the car's value and there were more things that needed to be replaced anyway. Things we had put off, waiting for a more conveniant time. "Sound familiar?"
Non of us like facing the truth from time to time and we all know, starting to repair something that has been reliable for many years, is far to often the beginning of on going expense. When do we draw the line, cut further losses and start again?
With cars it is quite easy, we are all aware that they need replacing and have an expected reliable life span. We know a newer one will have many more features and benefits over the old one. It is very likely to be safer and better in numerous ways, more economical and an all round nicer experience to own.
What about an old gate, or an not-so-old, but poorly designed or installed #gate-system? When should you cut your losses and start again?
What warranty can anyone give on a system that they may not have designed or installed? How can you tell if the system is #Safe or could meet current #Safety-standards? So even if it is repaired would you be willing to be held responsible for it's safe use?
If it is repaired, how long is it likely to last? What is most likely to go wrong next and is the repair worthwhile?
The motor industry has improved massivly over the last four decades and most makes of car have far greater all round reliability, Unfortunatly the #powered-gate industry can not boast the same improvments. Therefore the answer to "Is It Worth It" remains debatable, however as an industry average, most #gate-systems last reliably for less than 10 years.
Add to this the massive improvment in #gate-safety as well as new industry codes-of-conduct, standards and guide lines, all concerning #safer-gate-systems. Every qualified gate engineer has an obligation to quote for additional safety on almost every system they come across. Especially with older gate installations, this adds ￡100's if not ￡1000's to even the most basic of repair.
For best advice, owners need to be aware of when their system was installed and how much is worth spending, before a replacement becomes the better option.
Please remember, nothing lasts forever, and when even the most reliable products start going wrong, they often continue requiring more work!....
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