Please Pray That My Car Is Not Seriously Tore Up

[Holly3278]

Holly:

Have you replaced the rim? Have you had the allignment checked?

Try doing those and let us know what the verdict is… Because, what you’re describing could be caused by that, but if not handled promptly, it will get worse, fast.

Your Brother in Christ, Michael

Thank you for your post Michael. Unfortunately, I am not the one in charge of getting my car fixed… my Grandpa is. The reason is because my Grandparents are the primary owners of the car and I am disabled (meaning I have no income except what they give me until my disability hearing happens and I am approved).

Holly:

I still wouldn’t drive it if I didn’t have to - The last time I did number on my car and drove it, I took a $2,800 job and made it into a $4,000 job (auto accident with late model BMW a year ago). I’m for handling it now if that’s at all possible - I learned the hard way.

I’m sorry to hear about the serious repair work - That’s never fun. I figured one or more suspension bits were probably “goners” when you described the steering wheel being yanked from your hands (that’s what happened while I was driving the BMW after the accident - although mine was while I was driving the car STRAIGHT)

Holly, what mitigates the obligation to attend Sunday Mass isn’t not having the car (you’d still be obligated to walk, use a bike or get a ride with a fellow parishioner, or even attend with your grandfather). What provides the mitigation is the snowstorm, and that only if it is forecasted to arrive before the end of the Sat. Vigil Mass and stay until Sunday evening and only if the snowstorm would keep you from going to work, attending school, shopping or doing something else you really wanted to do if it came during the week…

…So, If the Church is within walking or biking distance, or if you can get a ride to church with someone else who is going to Mass (any Mass), and the snowstorm isn’t severe enough to shut down the rest of the town’s activities (shopping, work, sports, etc.), you’re still obligated to go.

I would suggest you give the Rectory a call and see if they have a parish directory they could share with you - So you could get a ride. Otherwise, you’ll be cooped up thinking about the car and how much money it’s going to cost…

I wouldn’t wish that on anyone I cared for. So, find some way, any way, to get to Mass - It really will do you some good.

Your Brother in Christ, Michael

Thank you for your concern again Michael. The snowstorm has not been bad enough to shut down the stores and stuff so I suppose I will have to find a way to get to Mass. I will probably be able to make it to Mass on Sunday morning because the snow is supposed to start melting by then and the roads aren’t too horribly bad. Anyway, thank you again for your concern. I will be trying to get my Grandpa to take a look at my car ASAP.

 

[fbl9]

hi Holly3278 my i ask how old is your car.that can make a lot of difference in what the real damage is. from what you have described the rim needs to be replaced for sure. posibly the ball joints. is the steering wheel in a diffeent position then it used to be when travelling in a straight line?if it isn’t then there are tie rod ends that may be bent as well,your grampa being a brake and alingment man your car should be in good hands.hopefully things aren’t to bad hey things happen.at least you didn’t blow the motor like what happened to my tractor during seeding last spring.

 

[SimonX]

Tell your grandpa there are about 100 people hoping he can fix your car…hope it works out…LOL

 

[Diana_Lynn]

Matthew 6 31:34

So do not worry and say, ‘What are we to eat?’ or ‘What are we to drink?’ or ‘What are we to wear?’

All these things the pagans seek. Your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.

But seek first the kingdom (of God) and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides.

Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil.

The above has always helped me in time of worry. Hope you and your car get better.

 

[Holly3278]

hi Holly3278 my i ask how old is your car.that can make a lot of difference in what the real damage is. from what you have described the rim needs to be replaced for sure. posibly the ball joints. is the steering wheel in a diffeent position then it used to be when travelling in a straight line?if it isn’t then there are tie rod ends that may be bent as well,your grampa being a brake and alingment man your car should be in good hands.hopefully things aren’t to bad hey things happen.at least you didn’t blow the motor like what happened to my tractor during seeding last spring.

The car is 10 years old. The steering wheel is not in a different position when driving it in a straight line. Anyway, thank you for the information. Are tie rods expensive to fix?

 

[Holly3278]

Tell your grandpa there are about 100 people hoping he can fix your car…hope it works out…LOL

Well, my Grandpa is a devout atheist and he might get angry if I mention that I posted a prayer request. By the way, I don’t understand what is funny. Could you please explain?

 

[SimonX]

Well, my Grandpa is a devout atheist and he might get angry if I mention that I posted a prayer request. By the way, I don’t understand what is funny. Could you please explain?

Sorry, didn t mean it as something being funny, obviously don’t thing that, meant more of hope it gets better…

 

[fbl9]

The car is 10 years old. The steering wheel is not in a different position when driving it in a straight line. Anyway, thank you for the information. Are tie rods expensive to fix?

hi Holly3278 given your steering wheel is in the same position in my opion all that is messed up is a bent rim.something that just needs to be replaced.you can straighten the bead,where the tire goes on the rim but that won’t straighten the rim’s centre which is where the bendage is at.just remeber to keep the painted side up at all times please.

 

[Holly3278]

Sorry, didn t mean it as something being funny, obviously don’t thing that, meant more of hope it gets better…

Oh that’s ok.

hi Holly3278 given your steering wheel is in the same position in my opion all that is messed up is a bent rim.something that just needs to be replaced.you can straighten the bead,where the tire goes on the rim but that won’t straighten the rim’s centre which is where the bendage is at.just remeber to keep the painted side up at all times please.

Hmmm okay. My Grandpa said it could also be a busted belt in my radial tire. Regardless of what it is, I’m sure we’ll end up having to pay money out on it.