Hate it when

[Smoke]

May be worse than I thought. Blew a timing belt and it is an interference engine. Might be time for a new car.

 

[2cool9031]

Happened to me several times.....I Hate when that happens!

 

[Hillbillyblood]

You need to start a (Gun Only) fund. Just don't let Momma know.

 

[farmerdan]

I know the feeling, I was saving for an EMP and my tranny just went on my truck. So I guess it'll be a while, oh well.

 

[Smoke]

Momma would not be happy if she found out about a gun only fund she was unaware of.

 

[jve153]

luckily for me i went to school for automotive. i work at a car dealership and therefore have a lot of friends that know more than i, should i need the help. i drive older cars, have three atm, 2 running, one in need of an engine rebuild. almost have all the parts to put it back together so one of the other two can break down.

 

[Hotdoger]

My emergency fund is for car repairs.

 

[PeaShooter]

Always have at least $1000 set aside for these things. I am not calling them emergencies, because emergencies are situations you hadn't planned in advance for. You know that you will have to repair your car, your furnace, your roof, etc. at some point.
I used to be in the same situation, my car would break and i would have to scramble to find money to pay for it. Now I have my emergency fund, I get it fixed and there is no "emergency", just a prepared for "life event" that will happen to everyone, its just a matter of when and if they are prepared for it.

I suggest that you look into Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey. There are many sessions all over the state.

Life is much more rewarding when you control it, instead of letting it control you.