What to do.....car problems

[Storm Cadet]

Most componenets of the power train including transmission are covered for 75,000 miles. My wifes trans went at 74,000 on a trip down south and Ford fixed it!

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

if the motor is strong you should fix it ..look for a re man trans..front wheel dr im sure thats what costs ..

[ddthetide]

HHH, i think i'd take it to a chevy dealer and have them find exactly whats wrong and go from there. let the dealer go all over with their computer. might cost you more now but you should have a better piece of mind later.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Latest update:
Heard back from my stepson, the dealer is going to see if it's still covered over warranty, had a six month, 6,000 one when I bought it....so it's close. The part cost only $150, it's the labor that's a "killer" could be up six hours to tear it apart and put it back together. If it's not covered, he think's they'll try to help me out so it isn't too much. Got no choice, fix it or get stuck. Well, what I saved when I bought it (got it at Josh's price) now will make up the difference....thanks to all here with your help....will keep you updated.

[Danzig]

bad thing about some areas of a car, it's the labor that is intensive, and VERY expensive.

good luck hickory!

btw, $800 for an alternator?! that sounds pretty high to me....

[Buffymommy]

GOD DANG CARS! Mine broke down on me yesterday. Had the car since 2003 and NEVER had a problem with it. (It was my hubby's car but I got it when he got a new truck. NEVER BUY AN IZUZU. Not because of the car because it normally runs like a champ and never gives us problems, and my brother actually has a 1999 Rodeo and has Never had an issue with it.

PROBLEM YOU ASK? The friggen parts are the hardest friggen things to get in South Florida. One dealer in all of Palm Beach, Martin, Broward and Dade County. TAKES FOUR FRIGGEN DAYS TO GET A NEW COMPUTER CHIP TO PUT IN MY CAR IN ORDER FOR THE FRIGGEN THING TO RUN. So off to a car rental place I went. Had to rent a car for a week. So add another 200 to the already 700 for the repair.

2008 is going as well as 2007 ended.

[largo1]

Hickory,
You *have* to fix it. You have to have something reliable to drive. (to the track!!) Even if you decide to unload it, you probably will still have to fix it, or it won't start when you try to trade it in. I would throw a huge fit and see if you can get it paid for by someone's warranty. Or at least part of it. Get whatever you can get. Maybe it was just a fluke and the car will be fine now, or maybe you bought a lemon. If I really liked the car I would probably keep it. But if I was having major second thoughts,,,,I would unload it.

Good luck,
Suzanne(Cars are a biotch)(thats why I drives a truck!!)

[Danzig]

i had some car trouble today as well...my son hit a parked car. joy.

now my premium will go up.

oh, did i mention he's 16?

my car has very minor damage to the bumper..wish i could say the same about the one he hit.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

I guess I wasn't alone.....sorry!

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

I guess I wasn't alone.....sorry!

you're never alone--always others in the same boat as you!

we talked to our insurance company today. had to report the fender bender of my youngest, who having just turned 16 was not yet on the policy. you have to add him she said. the wreck is covered, since he had our permission to drive the other day...but, he has to go on now she told us. we have four vehicles, two with liability only. one mark has in VA, the other my daughter uses. only one youth per liability, so she said we would have to put eric on a full coverage vehicle--1500 every six months just for him. why?!?! cause they said so, that's why. either that or exclude him, which means if he does drive again, and wrecks, they won't cover.

so guess who won't be driving again, as it was 100 to add kelly every three months, and 750 to add eric. sorry eric.

dammed ins co's. and she has the gall to remind us that they're there to pay a claim---which we pay thru the nose for! 5000 yearly for cars and house x's 12 years. i can do the math, can she?

[SentToStud]

Originally Posted by Danzig

you're never alone--always others in the same boat as you!

we talked to our insurance company today. had to report the fender bender of my youngest, who having just turned 16 was not yet on the policy. you have to add him she said. the wreck is covered, since he had our permission to drive the other day...but, he has to go on now she told us. we have four vehicles, two with liability only. one mark has in VA, the other my daughter uses. only one youth per liability, so she said we would have to put eric on a full coverage vehicle--1500 every six months just for him. why?!?! cause they said so, that's why. either that or exclude him, which means if he does drive again, and wrecks, they won't cover.

so guess who won't be driving again, as it was 100 to add kelly every three months, and 750 to add eric. sorry eric.

dammed ins co's. and she has the gall to remind us that they're there to pay a claim---which we pay thru the nose for! 5000 yearly for cars and house x's 12 years. i can do the math, can she?

What does "one youth per liablity" mean?

Do you think $5,000/year for 4 cars and a house is a lot?

Auto/home insurance not my racket but if you've been with the same ins carrier for a long time the biggest thing to think about is to make sure the replacement value assumption used on your house is current. It costs a lot more to rebuild a home today than 12 years ago.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by SentToStud

What does "one youth per liablity" mean?

Do you think $5,000/year for 4 cars and a house is a lot?

Auto/home insurance not my racket but if you've been with the same ins carrier for a long time the biggest thing to think about is to make sure the replacement value assumption used on your house is current. It costs a lot more to rebuild a home today than 12 years ago.

one youth on a liability only car. mark is 21, but still considered a youth for ins purposes (of course he is, so they can charge more). so since i have three youths, and only two cars with liability coverage, one of the three has to go on a car with full coverage.

and as for the five k per year, two of the four cars are 17 and 18 years old...so the coverage on those two is minimal.
the house has some good and some bad going for it--brick exterior which helps the cost, but a volunteer fire dept as first responder, and no fire hydrants near by is a negative.

we supposedly are well covered house wise. we checked after katrina/rita to make sure we were well covered.
as for whether we pay more or less than others, i don't know. but i do know the ratio of premiums paid to claims filed is tilted quite a bit in the ins co's favor!