Keep on truckin!
photo credit: Stuart Chalmers
This is one instance where I am so glad that I was wrong. Yesterday, I was wondering if our truck had finally reached the end of the road. It turns out that the rear brakes had iced up (it’s a pickup, which explains why warming up the truck for 45 minutes had no effect).
In addition to a free tow (thanks AAA!), our auto shop didn’t charge us anything. Maybe they felt sorry for us, or are full of the holiday spirit, but I am so thankful that we didn’t have to shell out any money.
This did serve as a huge wakeup call, though. I don’t like the fact that we don’t have a huge down payment saved up right now, especially considering the economy. I’ve been thinking about our 2009 goals, and am reassessing our priorities based on yesterday’s experience. I really don’t want any car/truck loan if we can help it!
Saving up some money is not a bad idea – glad it didn’t cost much.
My car is also on the fritz – hopefully I will have a similar story to tell.
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Dustin,
I am so relieved that it didn’t cost anything. Everything happens for a reason, and I think that this may have been meant to serve as a gentle reminder that the old girl isn’t going to last forever.
I am sorry to hear about your car. I hope that your story will be similar to ours!