Having issues - Time to Vent.
I don’t understand it but it seems that anytime I am expecting money my truck starts having issues. I am beginning to think it is jealous. Some of the problems I have been waiting for our tax return to get them fixed.
For one thing it has an oil leak which is not good but, I can deal with it until the check shows up. Then the check engine light came on and a buddy has one of those things that you plug into the dash and it tells you what the check engine light means. After speaking to a garage it sounds like it needs another some sort of fuel valve. For the past month maybe give or take a few days I have been getting a knocking sound in the back like the shocks are going bad which is not a major deal.
Yesterday, yesterday it started acting like the transmission was skipping (I could scream right about now) and acting funny. I spoke to the garage about that as well and if I am lucky it is just a tranny filter or something like that otherwise I know where half my return is gonna go.
Unfortunately right now I can’t afford to trade it in and get stuck with another monthly car payment and I really do need to have it up and running but, I also had plans for most of the return. I hope the cost of repairs falls within the amount that has not been budgeted to go somewhere.
It is rather frustrating when you have to constantly change the budget to fit day to day problems. I know that is part of life and I don’t mean to sound like I am complaining. I guess I am just venting. For once it would be nice to get a lump of money and not have to use it.
OH Well…………………..
It does seem like there is always something.
Hopefully venting here will help a little.
I hope the stuff with the truck turns out to be minor and inexpensive.
February 26th, 2008 at 11:12 am
Kristine, thanks. It is always something huh, I usually handle things pretty well although this past year has been rather expensive for automobiles.
February 26th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Hopefully it all works out Rick. I am a big worry wart when it comes to money so I totally relate to what you’re feeling.
Just know that no matter how frustrated you get that we could have a lot more difficult issues to face in life. A truck is a minor thing:)
February 26th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Arthur, I totally agree with you that there could be worse things to fret about but every now and then you just have to vent a little ya know.
I do tend to try and think positive which can be a good thing.
February 27th, 2008 at 11:20 am