and BAM RUMMBLE RUMMBLE RUMMBLE we had a flat tire.
Three hours later...
All loaded up with 4 new tires BUT one less door handle we were on our way. -$300About a month later...
Kory got pulled over for his expired registration, and got a ticket. -$40A week later...
He got pulled over AGAIN, and got another ticket. -$40A week later...
We decided it was time to get his car inspected so we took it to Jiffy Lube and had it spruced up before the big test. -$100Same day
Took the car in for its exam. - $40FAILED
Safety Failed for
1.Broken handle ---BIG THANKS TO COSTCO for pulling that off, and NOT telling us and then acting like we were jerks for asking them to replace it.
2. Hood wont latch
Emission Failed for
1. O2 Sensor
2. Catalyst System ????
Half hour later
Drive to Autozone for some answers.purchase an O2 Sensor. -$150
I also get a hold of a salvage yard and am able to purchase a replacement handle. And hood latch because they don't make our car anymore. -$50
A few days later
Kory fixes the door handleMy pops replaces O2 Sensor and Latch. -$FREE 99
The next day- Wednesday of last week actually
We take it in for a RetestSAFETY-PASS
EMISSIONS-FAIL- Need to replace the Catalytic Converter
Same day-Wednesday
Take the Car in to the repair shop and get that replaced and the other o2 Sensor -$440Next day -LAST THURSDAY
Take it BACK to Jiffy Lube and get all the fluids topped offTake the car BACK in and RETEST
PASS! YIPPEE
Renew Registration. -$115
Pay tickets and get $20 off our tickets, and think to myself , "hmm was this really worth saving $20? Oh well at least we have another year to drive it..." WELL...
One Week Later
Driving back from the airport, it starts shaking and clunking, so we pull over (NOTE that it was the same area we got our flat tire in that started this mess.)Scared that its something bad we call both our dads, and they both advise us NOT to drive it so
Kory's dad comes to the rescue and tow's it away to the shop.
This morning -After two days of waiting
We called and found out it died. Engine seized!
But right now we are sure wishing we could have seen that coming when we got that flat tire, we would have just called it quits from there and been $1255 richer AND had a car to trade in. SIGH.
PS. Did I mention that I got it DEEP CLEANED for Kory for Fathers day? Carpets and all. Sucks, AND I got rear ended as I was pulling out of the parking lot to pick him up. yeah. I guess I should be glad it's gone.
13 comments:
Ugh...that's seriously the worst story I've heard in a while. And you win for having the WORST luck with vehicles, ever. Except, Muff and Chris have some pretty terrible luck, as well. So sorry all is crappy right now. That blows.
The post title is correct. What a bummer! I can't even think of a positive spin for this one...
I'm so sorry! I hate cars and all of their unreliability :(
Sounds like you should move to California where they don't make you do the safety inspection. :)
Oh my gosh that is so shitty. And I'm sure you are okay with my swearing because anything less just wouldn't cut it. I heard your car died, but the fact that you spent that much on it beforehand is SO terrible!
I hate putting money in cars and worse than that is not being able to rely on it, especially with a baby. I hope you find the perfect car for you!
i'm seriously so sorry. if i had that half a mill i'd give it to you. you guys deserve it.
That completely sucks - i'm so sorry!!!
The same thing's happened to us. We put new tires on and had some things fixed and then a couple weeks later the transmission died. Now we don't have a car to trade in. AND we don't really have room for three kids and their car seats in the other car, but can't afford a new one right now. I HATE cars!!
I HATE CAR REPAIRS, just ask Brandon!
Dude that sucks!
Holy cuss!!! That's a lot of bad luck right there! I don't know what you did in the past but Karma's after you guys for sure. I'm so, so, so sorry! I hope that something turns up and life realigns. Heaven knows you deserve it! xoxo
oh my gosh! i'm so sorry! what a rough week..when it rains it pours right? hope things get better..thanks for posting, it did kind of make us laugh because we've been there too:)!
That story is sad, I don't know why I am laughing! Hope you are doing okay aside from that!!!! See ya! Jules
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