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gwendolyngrace) wrote2007-12-31 10:25 am
gwendolyngrace) wrote2007-12-31 10:25 am
Car update: Fixable
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.
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.
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