The problem was the starter motor, so it was a minor repair. Given a lift and the starter, I could have easily replaced it in an hour. Instead, if cost me almost $250 for parts and an hour of labor. Not bad for a car repair, but about $250 more than I wanted to pay. It also took half of Friday to get it fixed, because they had to get the part, ( Read more... )

When you turn the key in the ignition on your car, it should start. More to the point, it should at the very least make those happy "the starter is working" grinding sounds. Mine isn't this morning. Hopefully I'll know why soon.

This would be why I have AAA. The nice person with the tow truck should be here soon.