Should you repair or replace? Our repair or replace calculator tells you
Plug in your repair quote, product age, and replacement cost. The repair or replace calculator runs the numbers: cost-per-year, warranty status, and expected lifespan. You get a recommendation backed by data.
Built for Europe. Works for phones, appliances, laptops, and more.
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EU avg: 4.7 yrs
For legal guarantee
Typically 2 years
Warranty likely covers issue
Repair Recommended
Repair / Year
€60.00
Replace / Year
€148.94
Why This Result?
- •Repairing offers better value per year of use.
Based on repair cost ratio, item age, expected additional life, annual cost comparison, and warranty status.
How the repair or replace calculator works
The repair or replace calculator weighs warranty status, annual cost, and expected lifespan to figure out which option makes sense.
Warranty logic built in
The repair or replace calculator checks whether your product is still under the EU 2-year legal guarantee. If it is, you might not need to pay for repairs. Warranty status factors into every recommendation.
Cost-per-year comparison
A €200 repair with 4 years left costs €50 per year. A €600 replacement lasting 10 years costs €60 per year. The repair or replace calculator divides each option by expected lifespan so you see the actual annual cost.
Lifespan data for 14 categories
From smartphones to washing machines, the repair or replace calculator pulls average lifespan numbers from European industry reports. Your decision gets made with real data, not guesswork.
One repair or replace answer now, better decisions later
The repair or replace calculator handles today. HoldMyBill keeps the receipts, warranty dates, and repair logs so the next time something breaks, you already know where things stand.
| Feature | Calculator | HoldMyBill |
|---|---|---|
| Repair or replace recommendation | ✓ | ✓ |
| EU warranty status check | ✓ | ✓ |
| Receipt and purchase date tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Warranty expiry reminders | ✗ | ✓ |
| Repair history storage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Data ready for next decision | ✗ | ✓ |
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Repair or replace calculator — Frequently asked questions
How the repair or replace calculator works, what the numbers mean, and how EU warranty rules fit in.
What is the repair or replace calculator?
A free tool that helps you decide whether to fix a broken product or buy a new one. You enter your repair quote, replacement cost, and product age. The repair or replace calculator runs a cost-per-year comparison and factors in EU warranty rules to give you a recommendation.
How does the repair or replace calculator work?
You enter four things: repair quote, replacement cost, product age, and whether you bought from an EU seller. The repair or replace calculator divides each option by expected lifespan to get a cost-per-year figure. It also checks if you are still under the EU 2-year legal guarantee.
Does the repair or replace calculator work for all EU countries?
Yes. The repair or replace calculator uses EU-wide legal guarantee rules that apply in all 27 member states plus Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Some countries have extra rules on top, but the base framework is the same everywhere.
What if I don't know my product's lifespan?
The repair or replace calculator comes with default estimates for 14 product categories, based on European industry data from 2024. These are averages. You can adjust them if you know your specific situation better.
Does warranty always mean free repair?
No. Under the EU legal guarantee, the seller has to prove the defect existed at delivery. Wear and tear, accidental damage, or misuse might not qualify. That is why the repair or replace calculator includes a "Problem Covered?" toggle. It helps you figure out whether your issue is likely covered.
Can I use the repair or replace calculator for second-hand products?
The EU legal guarantee applies to new items from professional sellers. For second-hand products, any remaining guarantee transfers with the item, but store policies might not. The repair or replace calculator still works for comparing repair vs replace costs on used items.
How accurate is the cost-per-year math in the calculator?
It divides repair or replacement cost by expected years of use. That gives you a useful comparison, but real costs can shift if you need another repair down the line, maintain the product differently, or change how often you use it. Treat it as a starting point.
What if my product is past its expected lifespan?
Products often keep working past official estimates. The repair or replace calculator notes this but does not automatically rule out repair. Think about how well it runs now, whether parts are still available, and what the repair shop says about reliability.
Why use HoldMyBill if the calculator is free?
The repair or replace calculator helps with this decision. HoldMyBill keeps purchase dates, warranty periods, repair history, and receipts in one place. So the next time something breaks, you do not have to dig through emails or paperwork to figure out where things stand.
What information do I need to use the repair or replace calculator?
You need your repair quote, the cost of a new replacement, the product age, and whether you bought from an EU seller. It also helps to know the expected lifespan, warranty status, and how many times the product has been repaired before, but those are optional.
When to repair and when to replace: a guide
A broken phone, a leaking dishwasher, a washing machine that makes strange noises. Eventually you face the same question: fix it or buy new? Our repair or replace calculator gives you the numbers. This section explains the thinking behind them.
Cost-per-year is the real comparison
Forget the sticker shock of a new purchase for a second. The question is what each option costs per year of use. A €150 repair that buys you 3 more years comes to €50 per year. A €700 replacement lasting 10 years comes to €70 per year. The repair wins. The repair or replace calculator does this math for you, but the idea is simple enough to do on a napkin.
Your EU consumer rights
Products bought from professional EU sellers come with a minimum 2-year legal guarantee. If something breaks within that window and you did not cause it, the seller has to fix or replace it for free. Check this before paying for repairs out of pocket. The EU Repair Directive (2019/771) also made spare parts more accessible across member states, which helps when you decide to go ahead with a repair.
When replacement makes more sense
If the product has been repaired multiple times in a short period, if spare parts are no longer available, or if the repair bill comes to more than half of what a new one costs, replacement is usually the way to go. Newer models also tend to use less energy, which matters more with bigger appliances like fridges and washing machines.
When repair makes more sense
Repair usually wins when the product is still early in its expected life, the quote is under 30% of the replacement price, and it has a decent track record. If it is still under warranty, even better. The EU legal guarantee might cover the whole repair cost. Use the repair or replace calculator to check.
Next time something breaks, you will already have the data
The repair or replace calculator works for this decision. HoldMyBill keeps your receipts, warranty dates, and repair history so the next repair or replace question does not require any detective work.