So finally around noon yesterday, I was fed up with not getting a call from the garage. So I called, and he was out, so later he called me. I think that they had decided about it last week quickly enough but were not communicating with me. So they did nothing. And there is nothing to be done apart from pulling the whole head gasket off and replacing it, which would be many thousands of dollars. What they did do I’m guessing on Thursday last week was run a certain test with a liquid that checks if coolant is leaking into the head gasket system. And yes it was. It’s called the combustion gas test and if the liquid changes color that’s the end of the engine. I mean it’s running fine now but it’s not safe to drive as the engine could overheat at any given moment.

I am beyond devastated by this. I am now facing a huge financial blow. I could just sit tight and use my daughters Honda Fit opposite when she works. but that would only be temporary. In the meanwhile, I will rent a car so I can get to my appts this week and next. That will cost, but it will give me some time to think without completely breaking down.