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Car repair, breaking the habit

January 6th, 2013 at 10:26 pm


Costly car repair is looming. DH initially thought it was the starter on his minivan. A call to repair shop estimated it was a $500 repair. The engine light came on and our mechanic ran the diagnostics. It appears that the whole computer unit needs to be replaced or it is a sensor of some type. And it has to be done at a dealer. Estimate of our mechanic $700 to $800. Possibly more, maybe less if it is the sensor. I have in hand for this repair $503, of which I was frittering away for a new carpet purchase for the four bedrooms.

Usually on Sundays I get my mom's ads and coupons. I skipped today, because I'm really attempting to keep our living expenses (gas/groceries/miscellaneous) under $300 for 1/4 to 1/17. Our freezer and fridge are pretty well stocked. It was odd to not get the ads or coupons, but that would completely derail the course I am on. My mom is saving the coupons for me for the next two weeks. I should admit that I have a difficult time realizing that "things will be on sale again" and this isn't my last chance ever to purchase "x" at "cost".

Kids are back in school tomorrow. I imagine that I'll spend the day packing away the Christmas decorations and bringing some semblance back to the household.

3 Responses to “Car repair, breaking the habit”

  1. creditcardfree Says:
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    I would guess a break from coupons/ads will be good. Ads and coupons are tempting. I bet you may spend less with a break. Glad you have the cash for the car...hope it is the lower cost fix.

  2. rob62521 Says:
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    I hope your "vacation" away from the coupons and ads takes away the temptation. I clipped a few coupons today, but nothing major. It seems that most of the stuff we buy doesn't have coupons.

  3. Amber Says:
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    Hope it's just the sensor for you

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