It happens like this to nearly everyone I know, as well as to us.

[damont]

Yesterday's mail included a check from the IRS. (Tax refund, economic stimulus, doesn't matter.)

Yesterday, one minivan refused to start (admittedly, the starter has been fading slowly for a while now), and the other minivan's driver's window derailed when montuos tried to close it.

Coincidence? You must be *&^%$#@! kidding.

Comments

[aylinn.livejournal.com]

They know.

I don't know HOW they know, but they know!!!!

[dr-zrfq.livejournal.com]

kyleri says that cars can sense extra money coming in like lions can sense fear.

[madwriter.livejournal.com]

Laurie and I had just finished spending our stimulating checks when my car suddenly realized what was going on and decided it was time for the alternator to go.

Stupid delayed reaction.

[dr-zrfq.livejournal.com]

Some cars aren't so quick on the uptake I guess. Sorry about that.

[byronczimmer.livejournal.com]

So, bets on the car repair guy's quote?

I claim $1200 +/- $100

[dr-zrfq.livejournal.com]

Initial quote for the starter was parts plus 1 hour labor. New starter runs about $300 but I can likely get a remanufactured one for half that, and I may be calling junkyards as well.

As for the derailed window, no quote yet; I'm guessing that if it's just a case of getting it back on the rails, I can either do it myself, or it'll take my mechanic an hour.

[bunnyjadwiga.livejournal.com]

Hm.
That was polite of them, to wait until you got the check.

[hrldndva.livejournal.com]

My washing machine went out less than 5 minutes after I saw that mine had been deposited. I told James about the money, and it just.... kept.... beeping.

The cost to repair it would have been about $12 more than buying a new one.

[aliwodehalle.livejournal.com]

Yep, Had my appointment for inspection, was supposed to sail through. . . got the check, and needed four new tires! Oy!

[starmalachite.livejournal.com]

It's all the computer chips in our various possessions talking to the magnetic strips on our bank cards. Fnord.

[dr-zrfq.livejournal.com]

I'm surprised the computer chip in your car would talk to *anything*... my car day yesterday was bad but yours really takes the cake.