Waited over Four Hours for My Vehicle Repairs
By Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78833)
East Tawas, Michigan
August 6, 2024 3:06pm CST
This morning, I had an early appointment to get my four-wheel drive brakes fixed. The weather was cool, around 65 degrees. I wasn't upset about this!
Two Mike's were working on computers. One was setting up appointments, while the other one was talking with customers and collecting payments.
My bill was high, yet not as costly as I'd imagined it would be. Almost $300 is a large chunk of change, but not in the times we are living.
Maintaining a vehicle is expensive, no matter which make it is. I'm just thankful that it won't be stalling on the road, as before!
Two Mike's were working on computers. One was setting up appointments, while the other one was talking with customers and collecting payments.
My bill was high, yet not as costly as I'd imagined it would be. Almost $300 is a large chunk of change, but not in the times we are living.
Maintaining a vehicle is expensive, no matter which make it is. I'm just thankful that it won't be stalling on the road, as before!12 people like this
11 responses
@kaylachan (84823)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Aug 24
Four hours is a pain, but a lot better then it could be.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
7 Aug 24
At least my vehicle was fixed, thank God! We only have one insured, right now.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Aug 24
This repair was four-wheel drive brakes, only on one tire. I had good brakes on three tires. @alalinus
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@akalinus (44366)
• United States
7 Aug 24
@kobesbuddy I paid the money for the two front tires. Why are brake repairs so expensive anyway?
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
7 Aug 24
@akalinus Mine was 4 wheel drive, not brakes only.
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
7 Aug 24
It is good it is a problem that can be fixed. I am glad you had a decent wait.
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@celticeagle (189927)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Aug 24
Nice to have those brakes working. I had to quit driving a few years back( about 2014 or so). It sure is nice not to have the added insurance, gas, and maintenance fees. I do miss having the convenience though.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
7 Aug 24
We need transportation, to and from our property. When the house is built, Jay will insure his own car.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
7 Aug 24
I stalled on the highway, over 20 times. My nerves were on edge! Thank God, it's fixed!
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@LindaOHio (222623)
• United States
8 Aug 24
I'm glad your car is fixed. Have a good day.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
8 Aug 24
What a relief, not worrying if we're gonna break down along the road:)
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
7 Aug 24
Getting the jeep in driving order, it's nice!
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@RasmaSandra (98072)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Aug 24
Glad you got your vehicle fixed, I would say that price is normal for these days,
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Aug 24
Yes, everything is very expensive.
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@Deepizzaguy (122240)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
6 Aug 24
I used to own a vehicle years ago and the repairs for everything from tire repairs to mechanical issues was very expensive.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
7 Aug 24
Trustworthy mechanics are in high demand, as you already knew:)
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@RevivedWarrior (3853)
• India
7 Aug 24
Owning a vehicle is always going to be expensive thing . No matter how smart or well maintained the vehicle would be -we would have to shell out a good amount year on year for insurance and maintainence. Add to that any fixes or claims. I can understand the expenses as my current car is 7+ years and with high gas prices , it is tough to maintain. I do not see much mileage either. Well, I am looking at the idea of carpooling to save the costs. Maybe that will will help in cutting down some expenses.
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
7 Aug 24
My jeep is a 2015, it's less expensive than our other vehicles were. (Chevrolet/GMC)
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