Of course, just as I was feeling all smug last week redoing my budget, and seeing improvement towards my goals, my car goes and has a transmission meltdown, yup, literally a meltdown.
It's as if the car knew my bankruptcy petition was going through. I woke up Wednesday AM, went to work and could smell something 'hot' in the car. Popped the hood, did not see or smell anything and did not think about it until Friday evening when I could really smell the hot. Did not see anything, but just as a giggle, I checked all my car fluids (oil, transmission, anti freeze) and low and behold, the tranny was low and took almost 3 quarts of fluid. NOT a good sign.
Mechanic has told me the transmission is leaking, has partially fried itself, needs to be replaced, has lent me a loaner car, can't fix my car until Wednesday and it will cost $1100. We can't find a used transmission or a rebuilt one in the area, I know I also tried calling around today as well. That is my paycheck plus and will really set me back in my financial goals for November. Really sets me back.
Not being credit worthy at this point means repair and diligently saving for a new or new to me vehicle. That $1100 would be better spent on my emergency fund, student loans, etc, but must go to car repair. The quest for a second job has to be kicked up a higher notch. UGGHHH
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I've also had a few months of really expensive car repairs! It's so frustrating!
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