Car Trouble - Waahh! Need a Hug

[sugarbaby]

I need virtual hugs right now! I hate car trouble - it stresses me out like virtually nothing else in this world. I took my car in this morning because it wasn't really accelerating, making funny noises, etc. The guy calls back this afternoon to tell me it's my "Mass Air System" or whatever, and that parts and labor will be $815!!! Are you kidding me? :mad: I called DH, and long story short, we're not paying it because A) That's a stupid amount of money and B) we don't have that stupid amount of money right now. That, combined with DH stressing over being a first-year teacher, 2 babies on the way, and company coming for dinner (which I'd rather not do), I'm a little stressed. I'm going to go pet my dog and cry into his fur since I can't cry into a beer. :o

Anyone else need virtual hugs over car troubles? (or anything else, for that matter!)

[colleency]

*Hugs* Good luck!

[mcgeiger]

{{{{sugarbaby}}}}

[lindrusso]

Virtual hugs coming your way. I hate having to spend money on stuff like that.

But.........what are the consequences if you don't get it fixed? Just be sure you're not driving something that could leave you stranded - that would be a lot more stressful than forking over the money!

Knock on wood no car troubles in this house at the moment, but we've just had a round of a inspections that lead to brakes being replaced and two front tires. That's enough for now! Although mine is close to needing breaks soon too..........

[oceanjasper]

Assuming that $815 is a valid amount for the repairs you need, maybe you could work out a payment plan with the repair shop? I have had to tow my vehicle to the dealership a few too many times this year and one time, on a particularly large repair, they gave me the option of paying the invoice over a couple of months instead of all at once.

[cookieee]

Hi, Sugarbaby, just want to say I'm sorry for your car troubles. You know you have your hugs from me ;) If it was possible, DH would gladly fix your car for you. Just don't get too stressed out over it. Not worth it. Take good care. cm

[Robyn1007]

((((Sugarbaby))))

[dreamer]

What a stressful day!!! I certainly hope the people you had coming over were good to you, and helped ease the stress rather than added it to it.
I hope you get some good sleep tonight, too.
And I hope that doggie therapy is working!
(((sugarbaby)))

-dreamer

[jellyben]

Wow, twins? How cool!! But I do feel your car trouble pain. The rear brake light is out on my POS car and we just paid $3000 worth of medical bills and there is exactly zero money in my life to pay for any car repairs. So I don't know when we are going to get it fixed.

So I will have a beer for both of us!

[sugarbaby]

Like Scarlet O'Hara said, "After all, tomorrow is another day." I took the bus to work today, and we're going to call around and check out other prices. I like the idea of a payment plan instead of $815 all at once! DH and I had a good talk about his stress at work, and that helped, and company was gone by 9 PM (I think my head falling over and my eyes shutting was a hint that he should go!). And as always, the twins are a blessing, and puppy therapy always works! THanks for the hugs! Hugs back! ((((all ya'all))))

Sugarbaby

[funnybone]

What a bummer. Get second opinion, of course. I've never heard of a payment plan for car repairs, but I guess they are out there. I'd hate to think what the interest rate might be on it. It might be better to put it on a credit card, or get a 0% interest credit card, provided you qualify and pay that.

I must add, I just spent over $500 for a 30k routine service on my vehicle, and there were no repairs. I knew that was the price going in, so it wasn't a shock, but still, any service/repair is pricey these days (it's the labor that kills you).