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averygoodun42 ([personal profile] averygoodun42) wrote2012-10-10 03:57 pm
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Harrumph (ellipses)

Did a bit of figuring, and, damn it, it would be better for us financially to stick with our ancient Camry. But the day is coming... The difference between keeping our car over three years or getting another used car is only a few thousand dollars.

So. I guess I'll go ask the school mechanics when they're doing catalytic converter replacements... And everything else that needs doing...

*wants the shiny*

*pouts*

[identity profile] mundungus42.livejournal.com 2012-10-11 02:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Generally speaking, if there's a mechanical issue that makes acceleration or braking unreliable , it's not safe. Ditto temperature control or exhaust (especially if exhaust gets into the passenger area). If you get your car serviced semi-regularly, you probablywon't have major structural issues, like my friend whose engine fell out of her car when she was driving it.