Husband has been wanting a new used car for a while and we have saved for years but unfortunately it seems like his car fund is the first thing to get raided every time something comes up. We finally decided that he will make some repairs to his old car and continue to drive it as long as possible and hold off on a new car for now.
Since we are hoping to get a couple more years out of it we went ahead and did some minor repairs we have been putting off. Thankfully husband and his dad can do most repairs and so far we have only had a $50 charge from the mechanic and about $100 in materials, which is amazing. Father in law frequents junk yards and always finds the best sales online.
They have replaced the breaks, a wheel bearing, some old rusted tie rods, tracking bar, new door, spark plugs, and the fuel filter. Also going to get new headlights.
I paid the first installment of property taxes for the first time.
We have started working on the house again and just have a few more minor things until we are on to optional and fun projects only.
Husband has applied for another job. Fingers crossed.
Car Repair & Taxes
August 8th, 2018 at 06:11 pm
August 9th, 2018 at 12:13 am 1533773636
I hope DH's desire for a newer car will now go to the very top of the list of new project.
August 9th, 2018 at 01:46 pm 1533822380
I am very fortunate that husband and his dad change the oil in the cars, and can fix most stuff. Although father in law did put my timing chain on wrong and broke the engine in my last car. I think it was like a $2k fix... So I joke that the savings really just come out even to his mistake. lol.
August 12th, 2018 at 06:21 pm 1534098072