I can never catch a break

[singletonb]

So very sorry to hear about your misfortune, I pray that things will improve in the coming year

[1imaginarygirl]

I know exactly what you went through.

We had a cylinder misfire twice  $300.00 from Goodyear and $100.00 and a backyard mechanic. (I bought equipment) . (O2 Chevy Trailblazer- pretty old SUV but reliable.) After that, our headlights went out. (Not sure how much. I think it was $250. So we had those repaired by the mechanic because it was a headlight assembly issue with a short. Next, our had to have the car's water pump replaced $800. Then the alternator went and that was $250-300 and then lastly, the battery was dying. They tried didn't believe me and said it was the alternator going when they just replaced it. Now my car is fine.

Then Maya, my bearded dragon lizard, was sick from being displaced. (He contracted something called giardia- from contaminated greens.

Yup. That sounds about right. Since summer, it was the radiator, then we had to replace the water pump, then the battery died, only to find out that the alternator needed to be replaced too. Now it's (hopefully) just the thermostat. My brakes are about due now. Plus a bad ball joint. And I can't even count the thousands we've spent trying to resolve the "death wobble" since it hit 60k miles. I really should start a separate savings account just for auto expenses.

Sorry about your dragon, I hope he's ok now. Giardia is pretty nasty!

[ghunter]

Believe me we all have been there, but keep the faith that things will work out.

[Sawman214]

I've been a victim of that also.  Keep your chin up.

[TELawson1]

   I have been there...and go thru that too!
   Prevention, prevention...prevention is the answer.
   If you have an engine oil change often, your mechanic
   will do a safety inspection of your vehicle. And tell what
   he thinks is wrong with your auto. If the repairs are expensive,
   sell your auto and get one in better condition.

If only it were that easy, I would.

[beatsdrop]

So sorry to hear that. Car problems are the worst.

[mrisha]

So sorry you are having problems.  Hopefully the problem will be minor therefore allowing you to go on that vacation.

[1imaginarygirl]

Thanks everyone! So I got my Jeep back, but they couldn't figure out what caused the radiator hose to pop off. The thermostat is apparently fine, and it's not overheating anymore. It's a mystery. The most irritating thing was that the two tows cost more than the repairs. And it would've been half the cost if it hadn't happened on a Sunday just before a 2-day holiday.

[dogsleash]

hugs and ugs that seems to be life take one step forward get to go back 2 spaces.
I started doing uber eats to make ends meet and try to save. it helps instead of the bank I have an envelop in my room to place all my little cash from survays and its hidden from sight .

I hie you are able to save some more.

[autumnsparklemom]

Aww man. So sorry. When it rains it pours.

[mrsmere]

I hope it's something minor and you can use the rest for a vacation.  It would be nice to have a happy memory for 10 years even if it's treating yourself to a nice hotel and dinner.