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MADem

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3. Could you trade in the two cars for one that works?

Thu Nov 14, 2013, 06:11 PM

Nov 2013

If you didn't have the bad car anymore, that would be as good as fixing it, yes?

I hope things get better for you, but in the meantime, if your parents have the means, I should think they would WANT to help you. Swallow your pride and reach out and ask for some help. You NEED your license. You NEED a safe, working car. If you can prevent the hole from getting deeper, you should, even if you have to be indebted to family. One day, the tide will turn for you, your parents will need help, and you'll be there for them. It may not be "money" help, it may be help with housework or meals or trips to the doc so they can stay independent, home repairs, whatever.

I'm not rich by any means, but I'm kinda frugal. If any member of my family needs anything, I step up. It's just money, and why not use it to help those you love? I think your parents would be pained to know you were suffering so--I know I would if you were one of mine...

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You know, I'm not a cop-hater, but today.... [View all] Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 OP

K&R Fumesucker Nov 2013 #1

Thank you :) nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #9

Prayers and good vibes going out to you. I hope it will work out for you. n/t monmouth3 Nov 2013 #2

Much appreciated :) nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #10

Could you trade in the two cars for one that works? MADem Nov 2013 #3

I have thought about that Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #12

I have a relative who sold his shitbox car to a junkyard for two hundred bucks. MADem Nov 2013 #25

I will look into that Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #27

I find it's best to be plain spoken; let that school know that you aren't asking just MADem Nov 2013 #40

Very true Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #54

You'll get past this. MADem Nov 2013 #61

Thank you Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #71

Hope you had a decent Thanksgiving, and that things look up for you soon. nt MADem Nov 2013 #139

Tough to do that without getting the cars fixed. bluestate10 Nov 2013 #46

I have a relative who did that--I think it depends on how much the beater you want to MADem Nov 2013 #48

True Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #55

Don't drive on a suspended license. panader0 Nov 2013 #4

I probably won't Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #13

I drove on a suspended license for three years. Sirveri Nov 2013 #98

I'm in PA Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #99

Don't drive on a suspended license. GETPLANING Nov 2013 #32

I won't Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #57

I agree. It is better to explain the situation to friends or family and get help. nt bluestate10 Nov 2013 #47

Agreed nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #58

When 80% of amerika lives like this warrant46 Nov 2013 #5

I always say... Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #14

When hypocrites start talking like that, call them out to their face right then & there johnlucas Nov 2013 #23

I'm a big wave maker Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #24

Good!! johnlucas Nov 2013 #53

I'm afraid you being female may have been a factor quinnox Nov 2013 #6

That's a likely scenario Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #16

Not me. I have a pair of $227 tickets to pay for brake lights & tag lights. I'm Black by the way. johnlucas Nov 2013 #26

Here, too Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #29

Here in MT markmac Nov 2013 #130

I bet you enlightened them! :) Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #131

You say it needs wheel cylinders and brake pads? Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #7

Yes Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #17

could you work out a trade with someone? TorchTheWitch Nov 2013 #124

That's what I am trying to do Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #125

that's great TorchTheWitch Nov 2013 #133

I was gonna say the same thing hfojvt Nov 2013 #56

I have heard the same about the pads Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #59

Bad cylinders can ruin rotors/drums, but it's rare, Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #73

Okay...that makes me feel better Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #76

Yes, you would definitely hear grinding and feel it through your brake pedal, Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #82

Uh oh... Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #84

The vibrating may be due to uneven brake pad wear due to a bad caliper, Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #87

Whew Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #89

No problem, Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #90

It's really simple to rebuild cylinders and calipers, Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #67

I'm going to ask around Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #72

That's good that it's a 2009, Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #79

Thank you!! Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #83

my dad knew how to fix some things hfojvt Nov 2013 #88

I was raised on a ranch, hence my user name. Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #91

My dad could fix a few car things Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #102

mom may have been the gardener of the family hfojvt Nov 2013 #109

We're all city folk Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #110

How can I find your Wishadoo listing? CanonRay Nov 2013 #8

It's here Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #19

k and r - please post the wishadoo link! nashville_brook Nov 2013 #11

Here ya go... (Hey, Tree-Hugger...you may wan to edit your OP to include this link) OneGrassRoot Nov 2013 #15

Thank you!! Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #21

I thought about it Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #20

If you're in SE Michigan, my son is certified in brakes notadmblnd Nov 2013 #18

I am in PA Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #22

Yes, I would think so because that's where they get them. notadmblnd Nov 2013 #28

I found a bunch of sites Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #30

Yeah, the kid might be willing to do it on the side out of his garage. notadmblnd Nov 2013 #31

I believe they do. :) nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #60

You'll be in my prayers. 840high Nov 2013 #33

Thank you so much. :) nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #62

It could have been worse. Conium Nov 2013 #34

This is true Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #63

K&R Katashi_itto Nov 2013 #35

thanks!! nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #64

I am so sorry you're going thru this... ms liberty Nov 2013 #36

Thanks for the vibes! Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #65

Fuck that cop. nt thefool_wa Nov 2013 #37

I see it. :( nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #66

Been there. Was taking a load of wood to market, in Feb., like maybe 15 degrees out, toby jo Nov 2013 #38

They set up stop sign traps here, too Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #68

The more I hear about what cops are up to lately stage left Nov 2013 #39

Thank you so, so much Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #69

you're so welcome. stage left Nov 2013 #103

"Incentive." Patronizing bullshit. DirkGently Nov 2013 #41

Yes Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #75

k&R... spanone Nov 2013 #42

thanks for the kick!! nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #77

Wow, I'm sorry for your plight Trailrider1951 Nov 2013 #43

I'm going to check around Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #70

I know this won't come off right, but count your blessings. K.O. Stradivarius Nov 2013 #44

You're right Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #78

Can't make heads or tails of Wishadoo. Th1onein Nov 2013 #45

I think the site had some glitches Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #80

kick Liberal_in_LA Nov 2013 #49

It's a crime to be poor in America Cal Carpenter Nov 2013 #50

It needs to happen Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #81

Prayers for you and fuck the cops gopiscrap Nov 2013 #51

Thank you for the prayers :) nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #74

are you from the Northwest? gopiscrap Nov 2013 #126

Mid Atlantic. :) nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #128

ok, by your name, I though you might be. gopiscrap Nov 2013 #129

I'm a cop hater & proud to say it! johnlucas Nov 2013 #52

I fully agree with you!!! gopiscrap Nov 2013 #127

sorry gotta side with the cops here hfojvt Nov 2013 #85

I don't deny that Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #92

Cold condescension Lurker Deluxe Nov 2013 #107

That's my plan Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #118

Aren't you a ray of sunshine. MADem Nov 2013 #94

I said jurisdictions may vary hfojvt Nov 2013 #97

You decided you "knew" how far this DUer lived from a grocery store, and chided her about MADem Nov 2013 #100

Thank you! Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #105

actually no hfojvt Nov 2013 #111

Actually, yes. MADem Nov 2013 #134

Again, thank you Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #138

A lot of places around here Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #104

Wishing you well. roody Nov 2013 #86

Thank you!! :) eom Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #93

Are you near me? H. Cromwell Nov 2013 #95

Almost Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #96

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2013 #101

Fix it yourself. Aelyria Nov 2013 #106

^^ Good info ^^ So many resources for DIY stuff nowadays, which is great. OneGrassRoot Nov 2013 #112

thanks! Aelyria Nov 2013 #114

YouTube has great DIY for nearly everything Packerowner740 Nov 2013 #123

$80 would be nice! Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #119

A friend of mine was pulled over here in San Diego rudolph the red Nov 2013 #108

Definitely lucky that didn't happen to me. nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #120

Traffic Criminals libodem Nov 2013 #113

Economic status doesn't excuse you from the requirement to drive a legal and safe vehicle... Decaffeinated Nov 2013 #115

Irrelevant and gratuitous post AceWheeler Nov 2013 #116

Exactly. :) nt Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #121

here but for the grace of God go I questionseverything Nov 2013 #117

These are all excellent suggestions Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #122

what you describe isn't anti-cop TorchTheWitch Nov 2013 #132

Excellent insight Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #136

kick Liberal_in_LA Nov 2013 #135

Update included in the OP Tree-Hugger Nov 2013 #137