Hi all😊 I really need some advice please. I have a 09 Skoda Octavia and it needs a new timing chain which will cost 600e and 300e to fit so 900e in total . The mechanic said maybe some valves maybe bent also. So this will cost more.

I have the car over a year it drives good enough I’ve serviced it twice. 
my question is should I put all this money into a 09 car or just buy another car? The Skoda is not even worth in value what I will put into it. 
i really appreciate any help please 🙏 

 

thank 

If your mechanic is suspecting bent valves it suggests that the timing chain has failed. Normally there is other damage as well in that situation.

If you are in the UK you may get more selling the car for spares and putting the money towards a better car. If you are elsewhere then you will have to investigate your local market.