Forgot to knock

on wood that is...
Yesterday we took the Pathfinder, or JP as we can him, into get the brakes fixed. I noticed when I drove it last that they didn't seem right. Well Just Brakes has a deal where they will replace brake pads & shoes on all 4 wheels for $99. So they pulled JP in & the guy said to wait while they made sure it was just pads & shoes needed.
Let me just add here that JP has been an incredible car. It has never been anything but reliable, in fact for being as old as it is- we've really never had to fix anything that wasn't due for a change (tires, starter, battery, etc...in other words things that you are suppose to replace). It's been a real blessing. Here's where I should have knocked on wood...
We waited for the guy to give us the okay for the $99 and it was taking a lot longer than expected (or maybe it just felt like it since the girls were very hungry & unhappy to be buckled in sitting for more than a stop light.) He came back with a much larger figure- try x5 the $99 deal...apparently there are major brake problems that need to be fixed for a mere $500+...the car's value is at around $1000 so we're paying half its worth to fix the brakes. Ah, isn't that just life? Did I mention the air condition isn't working either?