firemanbsa

It depends on the cost of repair and the avalibility of repair parts vs quality of tool. I personally have rebuilt my air impacts several times for less than 1/3 the cost of a new impact. When the handle of my DeWalt 18v recip saw broke off, a local dealer had a tool only sale and I bought a replacement saw for less than 2 handles would have cost. I kept the old saw and have use parts from it to repair other tools. I try to buy only "quality" tools that with proper care and maintenance should last most of my lifetime. The cordless tools that I have bought I will be able to purchase batteries for most of my lifetime, or will be able to send them in to be rebuilt. In my "day job" I have found that you need to buy the best quality that you can afford, it's the cheapest in the long run. Most of my mechanics tools are Snap-On, I have yet to have one fail me that was not covered by a great warranty. You gets what you pay for.