My Car Won’t Start
Last night I wanted to run an errand, and my car wouldn’t start. At first it was confusing which quickly turned into frustration then anger. I could hear the ignition switch kick in the starter, and the starter was turning over normal but the engine wasn’t firing at all. Not even a choke or a cough, no fire. At least the car is sitting in my driveway and not the side of the highway.
For the most part it sounds like I am at the mercy of a mechanic. I’ve got to get it to them, towing it there is going to run some money anyway, and then hopefully it will be something easy for them to spot. I’ve narrowed it down to spark or fuel. Either the spark plugs are bad or my fuel pump isn’t functioning. Either case I could be looking at $200-500 in parts and who knows how much in labor to replace stuff. What is sad is this is the first major breakdown my car has gone through. I change the oil regularly, check my fluids, change air filter, and don’t beat on the car by quick acceleration or hard breaking. Sometimes things break though so this is just part of life.
Hopefully this won’t be a huge setback, but I will most likely be part of the EF to handle this car issue. This is exactly the reason everyone should have an EF! I’m glad my wife has a job now too and we don’t have to go through this battle scraping by my income alone. Debt reduction could be limited this May, but my asset doesn’t have much value it doesn’t work.
Jim, I clearly undrestand your concern regarding donation button. I take full responsibility for my actions and I try very hard to get out of debt. And some people see that, sympathize with me and want to CONTRIBUTE my debt payment plan which I reallly really appreciate.I dont take that money and go out ea dinner or got movie or buy a coach purse..I put it towards debt.I hope you understand the difference
I’m sorry to hear about your car troubles. I hear your pain. It brings up a good topic. Are extended warranties worth the money? We financed one into our last car. After all the finance charges, I’m not so sure it was a good idea.
I’m sorry if I caused any confusion with my site. I was just eager to get started because I needed the motivation.
Got the car towed this morning $75, but that will be covered by my insurance company. Received word from the auto shop this afternoon of what the problem might be. He thinks it is one part that is faulty, and will have to be replaced. I’m looking at $300 in parts and labor, and hopefully the car will be ready Monday evening. For now I’m Crossing my fingers that this will do the trick.
I hope you will get your car by monday with only $300 damage.Yep you are right that’s exactly why we need EF fund! I am also glad that your wife found a job. As a teacher right?
Glad you got the car fixed. I was going to suggest getting AAA, but if your insurance covers towing, even better.
Thank goodness for your emergency fund. If you didnt have that, it would have had to go on credit right?
I was a bit annoyed on Monday after not hearing anything from the mechanic fixing my car. Today though, I received the call that the part came in early this morning, and my car is fixed. My car is running completely normal now and I’m happy it only ends up being a $300 emergency.
lol I have a 14 year old toyota tercel. Gets about 38 mpg and has over 160k miles. But she is reliable and I love her even if she isn’t a looker.