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novapsycheSo I took my car in to get an oil change, as I was overdue.
While there, the technician gave me these recommendations for things that need attention:
Tie Rod Ends (both Left and Right inner): These are worn and will eventually give out. Recommended course of action: Remove and replace, then get four wheel alignment. Estimated cost of repair: $418.49.
Power Steering: Fluid leaking. Recommended course of action: Remove and replace steering gear. Estimated cost: $694.89.
Front Brakes: The front calipers are going fast. (I had my rear brakes replaced last year, so those appear to be doing fine.) Recommended course of action: Install complete front brake package. Estimated cost: $379.97.
Water Pump: It's leaking. Recommended course of action: Replacement (no brainer). Estimated cost: $399.99.
Exhaust: Says here there's a system failure. After telling the tech I'd had the catalytic converter replaced last year, he said I should take the car in to an exhaust specialist, as his business would need to replace the entire system. If I had everything replaced, the cost would be around $434.89.
It goes without saying that my car is not worth all of these repairs. I paid $1000 for my car.
The tech rated these recommendations, as obviously some cannot be ignored. The top items are the water pump and the brakes, with the tie rods coming in a close second.
And to think I was this close to getting a new(ish) car this summer.
At least I got the oil change.
While there, the technician gave me these recommendations for things that need attention:
Tie Rod Ends (both Left and Right inner): These are worn and will eventually give out. Recommended course of action: Remove and replace, then get four wheel alignment. Estimated cost of repair: $418.49.
Power Steering: Fluid leaking. Recommended course of action: Remove and replace steering gear. Estimated cost: $694.89.
Front Brakes: The front calipers are going fast. (I had my rear brakes replaced last year, so those appear to be doing fine.) Recommended course of action: Install complete front brake package. Estimated cost: $379.97.
Water Pump: It's leaking. Recommended course of action: Replacement (no brainer). Estimated cost: $399.99.
Exhaust: Says here there's a system failure. After telling the tech I'd had the catalytic converter replaced last year, he said I should take the car in to an exhaust specialist, as his business would need to replace the entire system. If I had everything replaced, the cost would be around $434.89.
It goes without saying that my car is not worth all of these repairs. I paid $1000 for my car.
The tech rated these recommendations, as obviously some cannot be ignored. The top items are the water pump and the brakes, with the tie rods coming in a close second.
And to think I was this close to getting a new(ish) car this summer.
At least I got the oil change.