I own an 1985 Honda Accord. I have put about $500 worth of repairs into it in the last two months and now the carburator quit working. My car doesn't go more than about 30 miles an hour. I was told it is quite expensive for someone to work on it due to the year and make.
I have a good job but very bad credit. I have been looking for an additional part time job to help with expenses since I have two teenage boys but I havent found anything for weekends only.
I am also too old to make money in any questionable ways, what should I do? I am desperate.
2006-06-14 16:15:36 · 9 answers · asked by Moreen2b 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
It can be hard. I had only $400 once but I was determined to get a car one weekend. I went to many used car lots. In two days I found someone that would let me drive off the lot with a $600 dwn pymnt on a $3000 car same as cash. Of course the more cash the better the deal. Look and make an offer...walk away if they can't meet YOUR standards. It's work, but it pays off in the long run.
2006-06-14 16:28:02 · answer #1 · answered by Chaser 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rent to own car lots .. they're the newest craze. Don't need credit at all. Just an income and proof of residency, and a handful of personal references, in case you move and they can't find you. The catch is that they still own the car till you finish your payments. If you stop making payments, they can repo the car with no red tape. But that's usually a last resort. They want their money, not the car back. Worth checking into. Also, once you pay it off, it really helps your credit.
2006-06-14 23:22:19 · answer #2 · answered by wormfarmer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you pay cash, you're going to get a bad rate. You might try to trade your car to one of those pay by the week type places. Take someone with you that knows about cars and buy something cheap. First I would look into buying a used carburator. You never know you might just bolt it on. They make carburator kits for cars too, they might have a tune-up kit for it.
2006-06-14 23:24:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call around....i once found a $300 difference in price for a job on my car a few years ago. if you can barter a service try www.craigslist.com you even find a mechanic lookin for side work who can do it cheap....plus look at local salvage yards for a used part...from a newer car that had been in a wreck...otherwise i would just get a bus pass in till you can build your credit back up. DO NOT get a rent to own...you'd end up paying $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ way too much for a car. bus pass or fix the one you got.
2006-06-14 23:25:32 · answer #4 · answered by stacy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a. Your present car is worth SOMETHING! (as a trade)
b. talk to several used car dealers about a reliable car that you can afford.
c. some dealers install a device that disables your car if you miss a payment. This may be your best option.
d. research your purchase (before you buy) on Edmond's.com for price and reliability
2006-06-14 23:29:50 · answer #5 · answered by 2smart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where abouts are u located i am in new york and do auto repair fairly cheap compared to other places or if you need i can find you another car. I have a 93 oldsomobile cutlass supreme that i can take 250.00 for. it has a new tranny and has 140,000 miles on it. I also have a 95 pontiac transport van with 127,000 miles on it new tranny and head gasket needs a converter. i can pretty much find you any car you want pretty cheap. just email me to let me know thanks
2006-06-14 23:22:13 · answer #6 · answered by j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take public transportation until you can save enough money to buy a reliable car for CASH!
2006-06-14 23:20:55 · answer #7 · answered by SolMan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
youre never too old to make money in questionable ways~!
2006-06-14 23:21:12 · answer #8 · answered by kingofnewport 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you could have the carburetor rebuilt?
2006-06-14 23:21:35 · answer #9 · answered by tanya_hanna67 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋