Van gone.. sort of
23 Aug 2009 Leave a Comment
We had our van back for six days. On the fourth day we heard a strange clunk on the way home from the Summer Night Market and thought, “Well, that was odd”. On the fifth day we had some clunks and jitters and thought, “This isn’t good.” On the sixth day we had a ton of clunks and stalls and the feeling that it just wouldn’t switch gears properly and thought, “**** this.”
So for now we are borrowing my mom’s car while the van sits abandoned. Not really abandoned. Just waiting for the prognosis. We will be taking it back to the parts supplier six cities away to ask him what the heck. We’re hoping he’s got a good answer for us.
This is getting kind of ridiculous, but the thought of monthly payments of at least $240 or more doesn’t sit well with our budget right now.. so struggling with this very-used van seems to be our only option. Great.
Van Back & Baby Congrats
17 Aug 2009 1 Comment
in Family, Friends Tags: andrea, Family, noah, van
Last week our lovely van decided that having a broken catalytic converter wasn’t enough to keep us busy and broke. Instead, it figured we should have a busted transmission. Again. Two years ago it did this and cost $3000 in repairs. Last year it went again, just after the 1-year warranty was up. Luckily the shop honored it anyway. So then it went again this year, no more warranty.
We have it back now, running smoothly.. for now. Still have to fix the catalytic converter before Oct to pass air care. Sigh.
On happier notes, Andrea had her baby boy, Noah, today! Congrats Andrea & Barry! I wish I hadn’t been in Burnaby so I could have come to the hospital to see you.
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