Hey BOOBY {{{{{{{}}}}}

If yo are that worried about your car why didnt you say something on IM?? Cars are one of my myriad specialties I taught H a great deal of what he knows about cars now so I don't have to worry about it anymore Of course that doesn't mean I still don't go out and fiddle around once in awhile

The nice thing about the newer cars is that they operate off of systems which an onboard computer monitors regularly. If the system isn't working right then your going to get a check engine light coming on. Some of the newer cars even have this come on when it is time to do maintenance (change oil, fluids, etc). When you say you hear a noise...well that is pretty vague Could be a pebbel in one of your tires or ice on the bottom of the chassis rubbing when you hit a pothole D those aren't serious...just kicked the ice loose and the pebble will go away when you get new tires

To be honest hon, if the noise is bothering you that much take your car to Midas or one of those places. They will inspect your car for free and if something is wrong they will give you an estimate for the repairs. Then you can comparison shop for a better price if necessary. You can also check out your community BB and stuff...some places offer free basic car care classes for women.

Here is another car tip too...if you need new windshield wipers, are worried about your battery or alternator or just curious about that noise...go to your local retail Autoparts places (I wont say names cause I am biased). The fellas there are always willing to help a "clueless" woman and will go out and check those things for you as well...FOR FREE. The boys will replace your windshield wipers, battery, and some alternators ...FOR FREE. You would be surprised what they will do for a "damsel in distress" FOR FREE. I use to work for one of those palces and it is company policy to do those things without charging for them. Some of the guys will even do 'backyard mechanics" for a much lower cost then a commercial garage will and will do it BETTER then the commercial mechanic will. Just depends on who you talk to and how much you SMILE

There are always options hon, ALWAYS!!!

Let me know when you want a drywall, framing, canning, roofing or reptile breeding lesson...I'd be glad to help

LMAO!
Zoo


"If patience is worth anything, it must endure to the end of time. And a living faith will last in the midst of the blackest storm." - Mahatma Gandhi