If you are not sure if your garage door can be repaired with just a service call or if it needs to be replaced, the good news is that there are easy ways for you to determine the best course of action. Start by taking a look at its age; if it’s been in use for decades, then chances are that replacement will be necessary over repair. Similarly, if excessive amounts of rust or major physical damage is found on the door or its surrounding parts, incline towards replacing it rather than trying to make repairs. However, smaller issues with function can usually be addressed with a service call and may come at a lower cost – so make sure to check into that first before opting for a total replacement.