Car update: Fixable

[gwendolyngrace]

So the shifter cable broke - not actually surprising given the shifting issues I've been having. Hm. I wonder if the gears will work better with a new cable, or if it'll still slip? Will have to drive to find out.

Anyway, they also noticed that the right forward ball joint "has a lot of play" and they're replacing that, which will require realignment, so a second job for my trouble. But it's under $450 for both repairs, which is SOOOO much better than a transmission and/or new car.

However, my car hunt is now officially stepped up, because NO WAY am I going to wait until the car dies again before finding a reliable replacement. And in the meantime, my driving will be limited to the absolute necessities: rehearsals and emergencies. Poor Ashley-Pitt. Hang in there just a little while longer, my wonderful workhorse.

Comments

[caffienekitty]

Glad it wasn't anything more serious! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for my car, I've got a short road trip to make tonight and it's being mildly evil.

[gwendolyngrace.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's a relief. Still need to see about replacing the car sooner rather than later, but sooner is not RIGHT NOW.

[grouchyoldcoot.livejournal.com]

That is totally excellent, both because it's relatively cheap and because *I was right!*. While I'm on a roll, I'm going to claim that the gears will indeed shift better with a newly-tightened cable.

[gwendolyngrace.livejournal.com]

We can hope. Meanwhile, I think I'll suggest that we take public transport tonight and either leave early enough to get home via the same *or* try to line up a ride home with someone.