Parts are readily available. Now, it's possible what he meant to say is that the repair bill for his time would be worth more than you'd pay for another class 15 machine. And that's very likely. However, if you're attached to this particular machine it can be repaired. It just depends on how much cash you choose to throw at it. If you could do the repairs yourself, you'd only be out a few dollars for parts, but labor is what's going to really cost you.