Car repairs even worse than expected

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-05-2006
Car repairs even worse than expected
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Thu, 02-26-2009 - 1:38pm
We originally thought our bill would be 483, but as the mechanic was putting in our O2 sensor, he noticed that our air fuel compressor thing was probably what was causing our fuel problems. The good thing is that at least it wasn't the catalytic converter. Then he checked our spark plugs and he said they were horrible. All in all the total comes to 732.39 which is pretty much hubbies whole check. I could have told the mechanic to not fix everything, but this is our primary car and we own it outright this month and I drive around my 3 kids in it so I want it to be safe. It's also my business vehicle so maybe I can claim these repairs in next years taxes. I don't know how that works though...is it that I can choose to either claim all my miles or I can claim the repairs and service
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-04-2008
Thu, 02-26-2009 - 1:54pm

Abbie -


No, you can't claim both repairs and miles.




iVillage Member
Registered: 07-02-2008
Thu, 02-26-2009 - 2:27pm

Hugs Abbie.


Thank goodness for the tax return to save the day!


Lesson learned : next time it doesn't pay to put off car repairs. I am glad you are getting your care safe for your precious cargo.

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-09-2005
Thu, 02-26-2009 - 3:23pm

I know how you feel.

 

Spirited Kids are like Roses........They NEED special care and sometimes you have to get past the thorns to truly enjoy them.