Hope you get it squared away quickly and cheap too! Nothing like vehicle problems, they usually happen at the most inconvenient times and everything costs a fortune. Even with my back I still do as much work as I can. Had to replace my starter not too long ago. At least I got a Jeep with lots of clearance everywhere so I could get to it with putting it on ramps. Especially because I don't have any
When I was young I was poor, as most young adults are. Back then there were no computers in cars. I could rebuild carburetors, and replace just about any part. Replace points, set timing, do brake jobs whatever. Nowadays with cars so complicated and everything done by computer it's really hard to do your own repairs unless you have a really good shop and do cars for a hobby. Oh how I miss my '68 Camaro...
Edit: and .25 cents a gallon for gas