I have a 2004 Honda Jazz automatic which has served me well. It has 127,000 miles on the clock and, apart from the occasional very costly service (courtesy of Honda, whom I no longer use) and a minor repair to corroded brake pipes last year, it has been extremely reliable. I made the decision a couple of years ago that I would keep the car until it literally grinds to a halt, or starts costing me unreasonable sums of money to maintain. However, the ABS pump has recently died and I have been advised that it will need replacing before the MOT in July.

The price I have been quoted for this is around £1300, including VAT, most of which is the cost of a new pump (over £900). My garage suggested I might want to see if I can find a reliably refurbished pump, which they will be pleased to fit. My first question is, is it possible to locate refurbished pumps and how best to ensure they are from a reliable source? My second question, given the negligible value of the car, is whether this repair is worth it or whether this might be the time to consider purchasing a replacement vehicle?