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Another Car-Related Misfortune

August 15, 2009 By 14 Comments

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See that tire? That’s mine :’(
I was driving along Edsa last night when I suddenly heard weird sounds. I ignored it at first and thought that it was just noisy outside and besides my car is an old one. So I thought it was normal.
After awhile, the sound was really getting louder & louder. I already had this gut feeling that I was running flat. Unfortunately though, There was no gas station around.

So I have to drive till I reach a gas station located at Aurota Boulevard. I asked if anyone of them can help me change my tire. One of them did :) I gave the guy Php 100 as an incentive, if not for him, I don’t even know how I will go home with that kind of tire damage.
Now I have a new dilemma. Another suprise expense for me, it seems like I’m spending so much on my car now. The other year I spent 60k on repairs, last year about 20k and this year, I’m just scared, don’t want to even think about it.
Looking at the positive side, I’m safe!!! Imagine driving with that kind of tire? I can easily enter into car accidents but I was safe! Thank God! :)
Change all 4 tires, buy 1 more extension tire. And the budget? I’m so dead. :’(
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Update (August 21, 2009):
Finally bought 4 tires, decided to get Yokohama. Thanks to Ankol for keeping me company the whole morning and guiding me on what to do :)
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I would also like to thank Alvin for giving the contact, got a huge discount from a retailer! Thanks also to my colleagues & friends for sharing their knowledge about cars & tires, really appreciate it.
Aside from changing tires, my car also had change oil & tune up :) .
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Here are the breakdown of expenses:
  • Yokohama Tires (185/65 R14 86H) – Php 10,000
  • Balance Weights for the Tires – Php 160
  • 4 Pieces Spark Plugs – Php 380
  • 4 Bottles Motor Oil – Php 1,400
  • 1 Oil filter – Php 160
  • 1 Air Cleaner – Php 200
  • Engine Tune Up – Php 150
  • Change Oil – Php 200
  • Break Fluid – Php 70
TOTAL: Php 12,720


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  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/01532346347069397682 JORI

    grabe super pudpod na yung tire mo. A regular car checkup is a must para alam mo dapat palitan. Buti na lang di mabilis takbo mo.and good luck sa gastos hehehe.

  • http://www.badudets.com/ Badet

    Thank God you're safe! Good thing there's a good samaritan who helped you with your tire.

  • Anonymous

    Good thing your rims(mags) are not 17"s I think yours is 14"s. Proper maintenance is the best way to avoid costly repairs. Plus you must have a good mechanic that you can trust and always bring someone who knows about cars when repairing them coz they might over charge you or ask you to replace things that you didn't have to. ;) one more thing be a member of wheelers or aap if your still not one.

  • Anonymous

    Ey roch those tires reminds me of bembol roco, bald! hahaha. Next time check your tires if the grooves are shallow already, if u stick ur finger between the groove and u can feel the bottom then its time for change. Good thing you're not running on the highway, i dont wanna imagine what could happen

  • http://www.frannywanny.com/ fran

    thank god nothing bad happened to you roch.. grabe!!

  • http://www.tsikot.com/ GhostHunter

    From the look of your tire, you might have been able to save it if you stopped sooner or drove at a slower speed. It seems to have enough thread. The sidewall tore apart due to excessive running while flat.From the pic, I think your wheel is 15 inches. It's going to cost you around P2500 to 3500 per tyre depending on type/model/brand.If your other tyres are still in good condition, you can save a little money by buying "part-worn" tyres as a replacement for the destroyed one. That will delay the need to spend for a whole new set.

  • http://www.iamnicely.com/ Nicely

    That's the main reason why I am hesitant to learn how to drive – ang masiraan sa gitna ng highway. I can't imagine how will I deal with the situation. Baka iwan ko lang ung car ko dun, hayaang mahila ng tow away truck, at magcommute na lang ako pauwi! Oopps! Isa pa nga pala, wala pala akong kotse! Now, that's #2.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16818056799613997299 rochellesychua

    Thanks Guys!I was able to change my tires already :) I can drive again! wohoo!Appreciate all your concerns, I'm touched! Just glad I have friends :)

  • Mike L

    Tires must be properly inflated at constant pressure (usually 30 psi). Don't over or under inflate them as it will affect your car's performance and your safety. You should also note the wear and tear of your tires as rubber deteriorates over time.

  • http://feroza-ph.proboards.com/ dennisdko

    you're lucky syobe. its dangerous if the tires in front or a blown tire at high speed.
    for safety, i change tires every 2 yrs. -cmDK

  • http://www.rochellesychua.com Roch

    yep got it! Thanks for the advice :)

  • http://www.rochellesychua.com Roch

    yeah good thing I was able to go home safely :)

  • http://chococherrycoco.com/ kyutbabe

    I feel your pain! Sometimes I wonder if the maintenance and repair expenses of having a car is worth the convenience it brings. Then I take the bus or MRT on my coding days and I realize that it is still worth it. Hehe :)

  • http://www.rochellesychua.com Roch

    yeah… I always reflect on that but whenever I think how hard it is to commute in the Philippines… then the answer is there… it's worth it.