What to do with car when DH is not around. I'm helpless.

[Anonymous]

If you regularly have car issues you need a new and perhaps different car. I have a 2005 Honda Accord that I take in for maintenance twice a year. I never have to fool with it in between.

[Anonymous]

Troll. lol

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ask what mechanic your DH uses and go there op.

I hate DH's mechanic! DH swears by him, but last time after he worked on my car he told DH he doesn't want to work in my car ever again? Now, I just go to the dealer!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How much do you rely on your husband, boyfriend or other man in your life to deal with car issues? I can't be bothered with the details of simple fixes like replacing a dead headlamp bulb. Usually, my DH will do simple stuff like this, or he wil deal with the mechanic. I am too busy and can't be bothered. I just want it taken care of. However, as usual, DH travels and sh*t starts to go wrong with the car and he is useless helping me over the phone.

My husband relies on me. He's from a country where labor is super-cheap. I, on the other hand, grew up poor. We fix our own stuff. I do all the generic car maintenance. I take it to the mechanic when necessary, so I know we won't get jerked around with some big story requiring a big repair.

There are basic car maintenance and repair classes out there, if you want. Some geared toward women.

[Anonymous]

I'm pretty helpless with this stuff and I could even drop off the car at our local mechanic or dealership service. Dealership will usually give you a loaner.

We have 3 cars so I would probably just drive another car until DH came back. I often drop off car at shop though since DH goes to work early. I'm 8m pregnant now though and don't want to take on anything extra.

[Anonymous]

There is only one solution. Drive it into the lake ASAP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hah. If something bad goes wrong with my car and dh is gone, I would just steal his car and drive it instead.

OP, here. IT IS DH's CAR. I am driving it b/c it is more practical than mine in getting the kids, etc. around. DH rarely drives it even when he is home.

Well, sounds like your family has two cars and it's not yours or his.....they're family vehicles...shared responsibilities for taking care of both. DUH!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is only one solution. Drive it into the lake ASAP.

Awesome!

[Anonymous]

Oh my god. I take my own car to the mechanic.

You are the one that thst sounds useless.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hah. If something bad goes wrong with my car and dh is gone, I would just steal his car and drive it instead.

OP, here. IT IS DH's CAR. I am driving it b/c it is more practical than mine in getting the kids, etc. around. DH rarely drives it even when he is home.

Well, sounds like your family has two cars and it's not yours or his.....they're family vehicles...shared responsibilities for taking care of both. DUH!

I don't like his cheap ass hooptie. He bought it against my wishes two years ago! Now, I have to deal with its sucky issues when he is gone.

[Anonymous]

So push it off a cliff already.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hah. If something bad goes wrong with my car and dh is gone, I would just steal his car and drive it instead.

OP, here. IT IS DH's CAR. I am driving it b/c it is more practical than mine in getting the kids, etc. around. DH rarely drives it even when he is home.

Ooooo... even more whining. I love it. You sound like a peach colored troll.

[Anonymous]

just uber yourself and the kids around until he gets home and can deal with it, nbd

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would never expect my DH to do those things for me. Be an adult and deal with it yourself.

Im a woman and I feel sorry for you. I love having a DH who does all that kind of crap (taking garbage out, cleaning garage, killing bugs and car stuff!). I was single till I was 37 and yes I can do all that stuff on my own but its awesome having a DH who willingly does all that,

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How much do you rely on your husband, boyfriend or other man in your life to deal with car issues? I can't be bothered with the details of simple fixes like replacing a dead headlamp bulb. Usually, my DH will do simple stuff like this, or he wil deal with the mechanic. I am too busy and can't be bothered. I just want it taken care of. However, as usual, DH travels and sh*t starts to go wrong with the car and he is useless helping me over the phone.