Car report

[pegkerr]

From the garage diagnostic shakedown: the alternator and battery. The brake pads are about 80% worn, so they suggest replacing those, which seems reasonable. The car's electrical system needs replacement, too: spark plugs, spark plug wires, the rotor thingummy associated with the spark plugs, etc. First garage quote: $1100. Second quoted roughly $800. We're waiting to hear from the third.

They did say that on the whole the car looked to be in good shape, though, and well-cared for.

Comments

[rivka.livejournal.com]

Oh, no. I'm so sorry.

A possible way to save some money

[mle292.livejournal.com]

Spark plugs, plug wires and the distributor cap ("the rotor thingummy associated with the spark plugs, etc."), as often right on top of the motor and pretty easy to replace by yourself. On many cars, it's a half hour project.

Also, I would be concerned if I was told that BOTH the alternator and the battery were at fault, usually it's one or the other.

Good luck to you, I hope it's not too bad.