Car Woes!

In the past 3 weeks I have payed for the following things car-related: 1) Oil & filter change, plus changing the air filter and the cabin air filter. While doing all that, mechanic notice the water pump was leaking so that was replaced, along with the serpentine belt and new coolant. (Mechanic also thoroughly cleaned the engine!) 2) New tires and rear springs, because apprently one spring was broken. Wheel alignment. 3) Replacing the gas filler neck and related vent system plumbing. What I haven't payed for yet is whatever prevented it from starting this afternoon when I went to move it to load up after a show in Brunswick. Yay for AAA, who came and said they thought it was the starter. Of course, since I didn't say it needed to be towed, I had to call AAA again to request a tow. And, surprise, the same driver showed up again. Anyway, he was very kind and dropped me off at Paul's and Paul offered to drive me home, which is where I am now. I will attempt to get to the grocery store for a couple of things tomorrow with Brenda and Garrett and David (hopefully) will arrive home and we can get things back to normal. I would have prefered to have Kevin diagnose the problem but it was going to be $150 to tow it up here and free to tow it to the dealer in Topsham so it was a no brainer, although I hate paying the dealer but at least it's not CM Toyota. And Kevin is out of town this next week. UPDATE: David is home safe and sound as of noon. It HAS been the week from HELL!!!! UPDATE #2: After paying an exhorbitant ($800+) bill at the dealer and being told the car needed $1000 more work, and they couldn't get the parts until this week, I threw in the towel. My luck has turned as they has a 2019 RAV4 on the lot that was not over priced. Pretty basic model but it is transportation for the next year+. Getting my financial ducks in a row today and tomorrow so I can hopefully pick it up on Wednesday. It's roomier than the 2004 so packing will be easier. It's more comfortable to drive, and should be more reliable. And if I go to trade it after only a year I should make out okay. Many many many thanks to D. who is helping to finance this move. UPDATE #3: The new red RAV4 is now registered, insured and safely in the garage. It's taking some getting used to but so far it's all good. It was sad to leave the 2004 behind but it was (past) time. Maiden craft show trip this weekend to Portland. New puzzle as to how to pack it all in but more room.