ahhh... car repairs
Man... I have had my Grand Prix for 2 years now, and in that time have not had a single issue with the car. In fact, today was the first day that it has ever gone into a repair shop for any reason since I've owned it. Not too bad for a car that I've put 60-70000 kilometres on.
So, naturally, the first visit is a costly one. I believe my total when I get the car back tomorrow will be in the 6-700 range. Mind you, I am getting entirely new brakes for the rear of the car, so it's kind of important, and worth it.
I also got a quote for a few other things. The front right tie rod has some play in it, so replacing that would be 3-350. The left front wheel bearing has some play in it, and replacing that would be in the 6-700 range. The transmission fluid needs to be flushed to the tune of 100 and one of the accessory belts needs to be replaced, 54 for the belt and about 100 labour. I can swap the belt myself, which I'm going to do. The rest isn't an emergency, but it should be done this year. I can't help but laugh because I used to do everything on my camaro. This car is just a little more technically advanced and requires a tad bit more knowledge. I'm sure I could replace both the wheel bearing and the tie-rod myself, but I don't really have the time right now.
However, for a car that has not caused me an ounce of problems in 2 years, I don't see that as overly bad. It does have 105000 kilos on the clock, so some things are bound to wear out after that mileage. I'm sure that I'll get the tranny fluid done before I leave, since it's alot cheaper than destroying the transmission... something which I am very familiar with from my camaro.
Guess I'd better sell a lot of phones at work this month. This sizeable dent in my finances may also change some of my plans to make it out to Regina before I leave. I guess we'll just see in the next few days.
So, naturally, the first visit is a costly one. I believe my total when I get the car back tomorrow will be in the 6-700 range. Mind you, I am getting entirely new brakes for the rear of the car, so it's kind of important, and worth it.
I also got a quote for a few other things. The front right tie rod has some play in it, so replacing that would be 3-350. The left front wheel bearing has some play in it, and replacing that would be in the 6-700 range. The transmission fluid needs to be flushed to the tune of 100 and one of the accessory belts needs to be replaced, 54 for the belt and about 100 labour. I can swap the belt myself, which I'm going to do. The rest isn't an emergency, but it should be done this year. I can't help but laugh because I used to do everything on my camaro. This car is just a little more technically advanced and requires a tad bit more knowledge. I'm sure I could replace both the wheel bearing and the tie-rod myself, but I don't really have the time right now.
However, for a car that has not caused me an ounce of problems in 2 years, I don't see that as overly bad. It does have 105000 kilos on the clock, so some things are bound to wear out after that mileage. I'm sure that I'll get the tranny fluid done before I leave, since it's alot cheaper than destroying the transmission... something which I am very familiar with from my camaro.
Guess I'd better sell a lot of phones at work this month. This sizeable dent in my finances may also change some of my plans to make it out to Regina before I leave. I guess we'll just see in the next few days.
posted by Kelly at 3:56 PM
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