auto repairs

[aggie49]

i took my car to have work done on it to day not major but i ended up spending 800 dollars  i couldn't beleive it and have one more thing that needs to be done next monday i sure hope nothing major happens i wouldn't be able to afford it

[BATISTAGIRL663]

auto repair is a nightmare unless you are able to do the work yourself--and the labor is so outrageous its crazy!! so sorry you had to pay so much --hope your car doesnt need anymore repairs anytime soon

[monnee]

Definitely shop around and get estimates.

[squirrelgirl44]

Car repairs are really expensive. I have discovered I need a separate savings account just for car things that come up. I try to put $50 a month in there... I just spent about $800 on a water pump and brakes for mine.

[countrygirl12]

You spent $800 for car repairs and you do not call that major?  :$

[alice44]

I am vulnerable to auto workers too.  I try to get recommendations for the shops I use.  I can only trust they are honest.   

[timvolley]

I too consider 800 a major car repair last week I had to pay a 500 deductible to get my car fixed after someone hit me and then wait for the insurance companies to fight it out

[sdenimandlace1]

I need to start a separate account for car stuff to that's a great idea.

[yikes77]

I have to bring in my car for a scratch, general maintenance and to put the summer tires on.  My credit card is going to be scared.

[vickysue]

Had to take the care in today. A tire was wearing really bad. I had been telling hubby for quite a while there was something going on and I could hear a noise that sounded like drag on the wheel. He would not pay attention too me and yep I was right a bearing has gone out. Just because I am a female and he is hard of hearing he should listen. I have never been wrong yet. I do not know when he will listen too me. Wll here go $ 300-$5--.-- . If he had listened we could have taken it out to my brothers and greased the bearing and would have been alright. Dang men are so hard headed sometimes.

[kewl4reals]

i took my car to have work done on it to day not major but i ended up spending 800 dollars  i couldn't beleive it and have one more thing that needs to be done next monday i sure hope nothing major happens i wouldn't be able to afford it

                    careful  some palce s   over charge you  on your car

[ancmetro]

    I am getting a Toyota. The first two years cover all repairs under Toyota Care program.

[bettey13]

I get estimates, and my mechanic only repairs what I've authorized.

[patapon555]

If you can repair the small things yourself, you can save a lot of money. For other serious things like timing belts and water pumps, leave it to the pros