My car broke down~~~

@marciascott (25529)
United States
April 26, 2009 3:00pm CST
I am so miserable, I am use to going, It has been working pretty good except my radiator was going bad, but I think something else is wrong, I am going to take it to the Shop tommorrow, I was driving on the highway, and all of a sudden it started getting slow. And finally it stop, I could feel that something was wrong, the temperture gauge didn'yt get hot? So maybe its something else, I hope it isn't the Motoer, I tell you if its not one thing it's another. I am use to getting in my car and going different places. I hate buses. And it is to dangerous out here to even catch the bus. I am glad I had Tripe A.
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
27 Apr 09
I am glad you got home alright and I know how we are all so connected to your cars that you feel imprisioned without one...even if you could walk places its the sense that you lose some of your freedom! Hope it's not something to major!
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
27 Apr 09
I think I will need a Motor now that is major and expensive.
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
27 Apr 09
No I didn't know that, i was going to go and get a rebuild Motor, but i thinl I will get another car it is too much wrong with it. I needs some more brakes a Radiator, Motor, so I should just get another one. thanks you have been helpful. I was surprise you came here. I am a nice person I think you are too! Thanks again.
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• United States
27 Apr 09
If you need to replace the engine, it might be cheaper just to replace the car. BUT, you can call round to the local junkyards and see if they have a motor that is compatible for your car and sometimes you can get a REALLY good deal! Also, depending on the nature of the engine problem, it is possible to rebuild the motor, but unless you have a good mechanic that you trust it may not be worth the trouble. I'm no expert, nut I AM a mechanic's wife so I've learned a few things over the years. I'll help you figure it out if I am able (translate what the mechanic says, because you know sometimes they do a "double talk" thing LOL). Did you know that if you find out exactly what part you need for your year and model of car you can simply plug that information into the search engine at eBay motors and sometimes find it REALLY cheap?
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• United States
27 Apr 09
Hi Marcia, sorry to hear about the car trouble, I know how frustrating that can be! I am lucky in this respect because I married a mechanic. LOL I don't live in a place that is accessible to mass transit, but even when I did I hated the bus. When you are used to driving everywhere, having your car not working properly can drive you crazy. For me the car is my independence, my ability to go out and get something if I need it among other things. I hope your car trouble is nothing too serious or too expensive to fix. Did they tell you what's wrong with it yet?
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
28 Apr 09
Thanks you are a sweet person! have anice eveing, i think i will be going to bed shortly. tommorw i have to go and get the title to sale it, snd i will be putting down on another car, i should have it in a couple of days, My husband wanted to get a Motor for it but I said no. Good Night!
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• United States
28 Apr 09
I'm fixin' to get to sleep soon too, goodnight and sweet dreams!
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• United States
28 Apr 09
I hope your next car is a good one that gives you years of easy driving.
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@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
27 Apr 09
I have never drove, but I can certainly appreciate the freedom of being able to get in your car and just drive. I know for me, when I go some where on the bus it can take the entire day to do one thing. Some of the buses out here are dangerous to ride in some areas and some are not so bad. I do hope that I learn to drive some day. I also hope that you get your car fixed very soon.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
27 Apr 09
I will as quickly as possible, I know my husband will take care of it. It is so much gong on right niw we are trying to find a bigger house and then then had to happen that means more money we will have to spend. Have a good week!
@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
27 Apr 09
I did not know that you and your husband got back together. I know that I was not on Mylot for a while, but the last that I remember you were in your own apartment. Never the less, I am glad to know that you guys are back together. God bless you.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
27 Apr 09
Thank you things are fine. We are looking for a bigger place. I was out looking for a house last night when my car broked down.
• Pakistan
27 Apr 09
well thats not good, i hope your cars gets going again... i dont have a car yet so i travel by a bus, all the time... our own university bus... where ever i want to go i just jump in and enjoy the journey. .....
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
27 Apr 09
I can't do with out a Car. I have to get it fixed right away.
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
27 Apr 09
Well Moon looks like I BE GETTING ANOTHER ONE!
@catdla1 (6005)
• United States
26 Apr 09
It's scary when something starts going wrong with cars, especially when you're on the highway. I'm with you about Triple A...I wouldn't drive without it. I hope it's nothing serious with your car, hopefully a quick fix. Let us know how you make out, ok?
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
27 Apr 09
Ok I will I hope it is not the Moter, but I don't know. I will let you know.
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
27 Apr 09
Yup the Motor is what he says, I know that when I got the car towed to him, now I have to pay 80.00 for something I already knew about.
@wg62914 (53)
• United States
27 Apr 09
I am so sorry to hear that about your car. Mine as well last week did the same thing, was drving and itjust stopped running. All the basics were fine, turns out it was the timing belt. Good lick to you!
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
27 Apr 09
I think that is what it is, but the MECHANIC SAID it wasn't getting any pressure from the Motor. Some one else mentioned timing belt. They told me I need another motor, was it expensive?
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
27 Apr 09
thank you I am glad you got yor fixed, we really need a Car I am always depend on a Car. We are working on it.
• United States
27 Apr 09
The part was only 36.00 and labor was 150. I AM SO lad to have it back and fixed. I have learned to appreciate my car more, i live in a small town with no family. It is so hard to do anything without a car. I will pray that you are able to get if fixed soon. Good Luck
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
29 Apr 09
I don't know the first thing about cars but how did it go? I hope you got it fixed and it didn't cost you and arm and a leg.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
30 Apr 09
Nope I have to get another car, the motor went out. I am driving my husbands Truck.
@suspenseful (40193)
• Canada
27 Apr 09
So how old is the car? I guess if you traded it in, you would not get much for it and from what you say, you need a car. I heard that when cars go, they go all at once, so maybe you can find a good second hand one especially if the repairs cost more then the car is worth.
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
27 Apr 09
It is an Old Car, but It runs good wen it runs, I have had it almost 3 years nw. I am going to get it towed to a machanic. they will put it on a Machine. I have an Hyndai Elantra, it is a foreign Car. Those Car will get up to 300,00 miles or more, I only have 159,000 miles on it.
@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
26 Apr 09
Hopefully you were out of gas and your gauge is busted or maybe you just blew a fuse. You are lucky, you have mass transit. What they call mass transit where I live would involve a 10 mile walk after I got off of the bus to where I have to go and long waits. Plus it stops running by 10 PM I think
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
27 Apr 09
LOL, I don't do busses I will have my car fixed in no time.
@roberten (3128)
• United States
28 Apr 09
I am glad you are alright, marcia, having your vehicle break down or running out of gas are some of the most miserable feelings I have ever experienced. The first week I had my drivers license I had two flat tires. I ran out of gas driving my ex-husband's car; some strange person tried to give me a ride, which scared me more than being stranded. You are so right about AAA, it has been a saving grace for me many a day. There is nothing as good as being prepared with a solid backup plan. Kudos to you, marciascott!
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
28 Apr 09
Thank you! SEEN YOUR WEBSITE, YOU PUT IT TOGETHER VERY NICELY.
@sanuanu (11235)
• India
27 Apr 09
Oh that is sad. but I am sure that your car will be back on track very soon as you love your car. For me, I like buses very much, they are cheap and you do'nt have to drive it by yourself.
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@jessi0887 (2788)
• United States
27 Apr 09
ONe time I was on the interstate going through a tunnel when my car over heated. I barely made it out of the tunnel to the exit. It shut off on the exit ramp. So embarrassing. Turns out my belt came off or something like that.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
27 Apr 09
Was it because you seat beat came off?
@ada547612 (203)
• China
27 Apr 09
You should go to repair your car, so you have to protect the security.
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@nv_jenn (207)
• Canada
26 Apr 09
Hi there maria.... I was just talking with my boyfriend and he game me some options for you. He asked me first if your battery light came on.... If so it could be your alternator. If not then he said maybe it could be your fuel pump. Those are just a couple thngs he mentioned.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
27 Apr 09
The Machanic thoufght it might be the Fuel Pump, but he is not sure.