Posting here for some car advice. Not specifically what to buy but what to do.

So I've never bought a new car. Ever. Newest car ive ever owned was already 7 or 8 years old when it came to me. I have always maintained 2 old beaters because it's not only cheaper for me from an insurance perspective, but also no payments to take care of.

Well I haven't bought anything since covid because of the insane used car prices.

Both vehicles that I own are now well past their prime and about to hit the point where they're both going to need some serious investments to keep on the road for another several years. (Spark plugs have been well past due on both, shocks, struts, u joint, transmission flush on both due, one has a failing fuel pump, probably needs new injectors, etc...)

I can do most of it myself but I'm so busy with work that I haven't had time to tinker.

A shop isn't an option as I'd probably end up spending $4-5000 to get both vehicles in good shape again...

I'm just so tired lol.

Ive been able to make it over the years by taking other people's cheaper used vehicles and fixing them to keep them on the road but I dont know what I should do with the cars now...

Fix them up? Trade in both for something newer and finally go to 1 car?

Suggestions?