I hate to ask for help again, but...

[Lunabell]

Last edited Fri Aug 16, 2024, 11:21 AM - Edit history (2)

Remember this gently used car many on DU helped me to get the down-payment?



The engine died and I am humbly asking for some help again. This is so embarrassing for me, but here goes:

Wow, the worst year ever. I am sorry to report that the engine in my gorgeous gently used new car went kaphlooey. It was during the Hurricane Debby as I was driving home. I got a lyft home, but because we were in a state of emergency, they towed it off of the interstate almost immediately.

After getting it out of impound ($300.00) I had it towed to the preferred repair shop of the warranty company. Apparently, it is still under Hyundai warranty, I called Hyundai and scheduled an appointment. It is not until Aug. 27th. And it may take up to two weeks to get it repaired. The warranty company does not pay for towing or rides. They reimburse at a small rate.

Meanwhile, not having a credit card, I am unable to rent a car. Well, I did through priceline, but did not read the fine print about the $400.00 deposit required. I went to get the car, but did not have enough on my debit card to cover the deposit. So, I lost the $313.92 that I paid out. No refunds.

I am having to rely on friends or hire a car to get to work and back. It's hard to find a friend to wake up and take me at 6:00 am. So, it's been uber or lyft. I have missed shifts because of this.

I hate to even do this again. To ask for donation. It's embarrassing, but we are just hanging on and I am out of options. We once again had to get a forbearance on our mortgage. We missed the deadline for eldercare services to help pay the utility bill. The groceries are dwindling and we don't even have a vehicle to go to the local food bank.

I am a 62, almost 63 year old nurse. I am employed, but can't get reliably to work and am afraid I will be fired. My wife is a veteran and disabled. We have a house full of rescued pets and trap/neuter/release feral cats that rely on us. This is so hard for me to ask, but please consider a donation.

Thank you, Lara

K&R please. And will you please share on your social media? Thanks!

https://gofund.me/08cd20d3

[TuxedoKat]

1. Sorry to hear

about these troubles. I hope things turn around soon. I volunteer in cat rescue as well.

[Lunabell]

2. Thank you!

I called the dealership where I bought the car to see if they have a loaner car. And no they don't. And the Hyundai loaner car list has 22 people in front of me. And I can't get on that list until my car is actually there being serviced.

I'm going to stay positive, though. How can I be negative when Kamala Harrolis is about to be our new president? 😃 😊 😀

[XanaDUer2]

3. Kick nt