Naive about car repairs

Earlier today, my brother texted me to ask if we had jumper cables. I said yes, I think so and he asked where it is, whether it's in my car or in my husband's car. I replied again that I do not know, that he has to ask my husband.

I realize that I am pathetic when it comes to car repairs and such. I probably should only drive within city limits, as I would not now what to do if I do not have a roadside assistance plan. Unlike my husband who knows the basics of car repairs and could do some minor ones without having to look for assistance.

Oh well, this has never been one of my interests anyway. But I'm glad it's something my husband knows about and enjoys to a certain extent. It would not do if we are both clueless regarding such matters.

Not my fault after all

A couple of months ago, I was in a minor car accident. I really couldn't understand how I hit the other car, but I took the blame since the evidence seems to be against me. And I figured that since I had insurance anyway (not really a cheap auto insurance or the mandatory third party liability but one with a well known company).

It was weeks later, after repeatedly mulling over the incident and going over it in my head that I realized that I've been had. I was not the one at fault. It was the other car's fault.

Lesson learned: It's NOT always my fault when something goes wrong. Don't let other people bully me into thinking it is.

My dad's car

As a wedding gift to me, my mother gave me my Dad's Toyota Camry. It's a 1998 model, and it's still a beautiful car, despite the fact that it's quite old already. Its exterior is also quite strong. It has been hit by an armored car but is still quite intact except for minor damages (which reminds me -- we have to follow up on the other party's insurance). And it's big enough to seat the whole family comfortably.

But since it is already quite old, it's starting to show some problems due to the wear and tear of its parts. It's a good thing that unlike Ferrari parts, it's much easier to find Toyota parts here. The drawback is that the Camry is considered a luxury car and the prices of some of those parts are higher than the regular Altis.

I am realizing that having and maintaining a car is really quite expensive. But it's really more convenient, especially with kids.

Today, I'll be carless. I will ride the MRT and LRT to get to the clinic because my husband does not feel that my dad's car is in the right shape as yet.

I wonder when we can have our car finally repaired.