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There is your solution! He needs to sell his truck and take the money to repair the honda. People are still buying trucks despite the cost of gas, and taking that money to directly fix the honda is a good idea. Any left over can be put on your car loan and save you some interest. The longer he uses your new car, the less excited he will be about using the old honda. Men are like that- yes, even my fabulous husband. If we get something new, the old one which was perfectly serviceable is suddenly "garbage" Thats why the electronics industry thrives!!! To be honest-  most of our lives are not so speedy that we need a new computer every 2 years and DSL, wireless, fast fast fast> good luck!

 
1.  I have a cell phone through Cingular and pay $2.95 per month for Mr. Rescue.  It is great and I've used it many times.  You get the following:

• Towing
• Battery service/jump start
• Flat tire assistance
• Fuel delivery (up to three gallons, gas or diesel)
• Lockout assistance
• Key replacement

Each service call is limited to a maximum benefit of $50.00 per service event. Your coverage will become effective 72 hours after enrollment and includes four free service calls per year, per wireless number.  The only requirement is that you (or the individual whose name is on the cell account) must be where the car is to be picked up.  You are not required to tell them (& it wouldn't matter anyway) how long your car has been out of commission. 

2.  In lieu of towing to a dealership, try to find a good mechanic that your friends, family or coworkers can recommend that is TRUSTWORTHY and reasonable.  They do exist!.  A good mechanic is a must!  Even with a new car, it is likely you will need one in the future, possibly just after your warranty expires (if you have my luck).  A good mechanic will tell you whether it is worth fixing, and if not, take the other advice given to you and sell as is.  There are plenty of people willing to pay good money for fixer-uppers, especially a Honda.

3.  There are many auto troubleshooting (step by step) websites that ANYONE (even you) can follow. If possible try this before having it towed to a mechanic.   

Hope you find this information helpful.  Good luck to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you have a college around that has an automotive mechanics class in it?  If you can get it towed there, they will probably use the car as a lesson.  They should have all the same tools as a licenced shop.  You will still have to pay probably, at least for the parts used...but the diagnostic will probably be free

"Is that stupid".-yes.  

 

Gaz guzzlers are a total waste of money and it will probably just break down again anyway.  

 When a vehical consumes too much fuel if its fuel injected check for trouble codes.Most common problems are exhaust leak which will confuse the oxygen sensor feeding it too much fuel,the oxygen sensor is probably no good not being able to tell the computer to add or subtract fuel.And if it misses under load id suspect the plugs and ignition wires are leaking.Then do a compression check on ALL cylinders.If its a chev/GM with fuel injection also inspect the fuel regulator,could be pumping fuel into the vacuum line.Hope that helps.