"Well, at least the paint job looks nice..."

...I said from the Mitsubishi, as we followed the Honda and the towtruck it was on to the mechanic's.

*sigh*

At least it doesn't seem to be anything major. It just decided not to start yesterday, that's all. And no, we didn't kill the battery - it was working just fine, seeing as the lights came on and it made a horrific noise as it was trying to start the engine.

Hooray for a church that all goes to the same mechanic though! There's a Christian guy in our area who is really good at what he does, and he seemed that way to us too when we got there. First mechanic I've ever been to that actually popped the hood right then and there and explained what he thought was going on, pointing and teaching as he went. (I actually feel like I learned something!) After determining that the starter motor and spark plugs were all doing their jobs, it's either the timing system or fuel system - perhaps a clogged fuel filter.

It is a little bit of a kick in the teeth though after just having the windshield replace two days ago so it can pass Delaware inspection.

*sigh again*

By matter of necessity, I learned to drive the Mitsubishi today! The clutch is a little tricky, but nothing is too bad considering that we're blessed to have two cars. Gratefulness covers over a multitude of car quirks - we would have seriously been up the creek if this had happened two months ago!

So, I'm off to Home Depot and Bob's Affordable Carpets to start getting some price quotes. (You better believe I'm going to shop around for flooring considering our current car "fun"!) I believe some caulk, sandpaper, and paint are also going to be in order.

Good thing I don't start work til the 19th! We would have been even farther up that aforementioned creek without a paddle...or lifejacket...or maybe even a boat. :P