My car, a 2002 Hyundai Sonata has been making a squealing noise for a while. Mostly when it starts up after being cold for awhile. Its likely a fan belt, but I've been putting off the repair.
Well, the noise has gotten worse. To the point of being embarrassing. At least the car is still running perfectly. So I made an appointment for next Tuesday to have it looked at. Hopefully, it won't be a big expense, but I do have funds in my car repairs savings.
As for today's Lunch. I'm right on track.
Breakfast: Hard boiled egg, all bran crackers
Snack: Granola bar
Lunch: Turkey wrap with lettuce, tomato, red peppers & light mayo, plus a salad with light italian dressing.
I brought a soda from home and have had several bottles of water, all refilled from the free filtered water at work.
Tonight will be dinner at home, so today will be a no spender.
Also, I got my electric/gas bill, its 132. 21. Thats about 12.21 over my budgeted amount for electric/gas. Oh well, time to revamp the budget since prices are going up. I know its certainly not my usage thats increasing. I'll be able to pull the extra funds from other household accounts. I'll be fine.
Tomorrow is payday and I already have a budget in place for the funds. I plan on being ultra frugal for the month of March. I'd like to cashflow as much of the car repairs as possible, although it probably won't be much. We'll see how it goes.
Putting the car into the shop
February 28th, 2008 at 05:42 pm
February 29th, 2008 at 01:31 pm 1204291898
On the other hand, a LITTLE bit of squeaking is sometimes normal, due to metal impurities that may be found in the shoes/pads.... Again, I'm just repeating what a mechanic once told me.
But either way, when it squeaks, I would most definitely pay attention. Your brakes may be failing!
March 1st, 2008 at 12:00 am 1204329654