It has nothing to do with the boomers. It has to do with the cost of everything. I just had my brakes done and a belt and it cost me $1000. My DH just had 4 much needed tires put on and an oil change $1000. You may get a mechanic to offer his services but it not fair to expect him to pay for the parts.
There comes a time if you can't afford the upkeep on your car, registration or insurance, you can no longer have a car. Call your County Office of Aging ask about Senior bussing. Our Senior bus takes you to appts and shopping. They also provide outings.
Standard advice is that you call area of aging, 211 and 311.
Reality, however, is that there’s not too many mechanics that are gonna slide under someone’s car for hours for free. Grandma compassion has been replaced with boomer derision.
I was born in 1949. I and my husband have worked for everything we have. Nothing was given to us. We never asked our parents for anything. Boomer generation spans almost 20 yrs and those born at the end were a lot different than those born at the beginning. So, please, don't lump us all together.
This isn't something we would know a good answer to, living as we do across the country. I would start with calling your local agency on aging and ask if there are mechanics in your area who will help those who are living SS check to SS check and are in trouble with repairs. Unfortunately we are asked this question here on the Forum daily as regards all manner of needs--everything from tree removal to leaking roofs. Often, especially in the midwestern towns of Peoria's size, there are merchants who give back to the community by helping those truly in need. Try look through your Senior Centers as well, and know this Forum and its members do wish you best of luck.
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There comes a time if you can't afford the upkeep on your car, registration or insurance, you can no longer have a car. Call your County Office of Aging ask about Senior bussing. Our Senior bus takes you to appts and shopping. They also provide outings.
Reality, however, is that there’s not too many mechanics that are gonna slide under someone’s car for hours for free. Grandma compassion has been replaced with boomer derision.
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I would start with calling your local agency on aging and ask if there are mechanics in your area who will help those who are living SS check to SS check and are in trouble with repairs. Unfortunately we are asked this question here on the Forum daily as regards all manner of needs--everything from tree removal to leaking roofs. Often, especially in the midwestern towns of Peoria's size, there are merchants who give back to the community by helping those truly in need. Try look through your Senior Centers as well, and know this Forum and its members do wish you best of luck.