And that's before he even can get the engine to turn over to check on the stuttering.

[dolari]

So. The mchanic called back. The severely corroded battery needs replacing. The juryrigged battery cabling needs replacing. The alternator needs replacing. The juryrigged waterpump is about to fall off.

Estimate $1500.

And that's before he even can get the engine to turn over to check on the stuttering.

I have a plan...but first. Angry panic.