you clever motherfucker

Which insurance company covers mechanical failure? If OP was in a collision, they might be reimbursed if they had the proper coverage. I have NEVER in my life seen a policy that covers any mechanical failure OR reimburses for repairs you've already had done prior to a collision.

Maybe they were getting their car repaired so they can use it when they get home as well, as a more reliable mode of transportation (which it turned out not to be) I know in the city I live in city transit is incredibly unreliable. They may not have just been getting it done for the trip to their parents house is my point though. Otherwise I do agree with you that a bus train or plane ticket would have been way cheaper.

Perhaps OP, like most folks (I'm guilty) has a nice car and enjoys driving it especially for long drives.

That's exactly what I was going to say. Could have gotten another car for that much to start with. Sentimentality is one thing of course but still.

That's exactly what I was going to say. Could have gotten another car for that much to start with. Sentimentality is one thing of course but still.

Nevermind, didn't see the engine blew out with it. That sucks.