Congratulations!! Or Is It?

Making that last note on your house or car is an exciting and exhilarating experience, right?

Congratulations! After working hard scrimping and doing without for years you have finally paid off that car. Writing that last check with “paid in full” tagged on description brings such joy and huge smile to one’s face. Cars are so reliable and well made that major mechanical problems seem non-existent during the years paying out. This is a good thing since all your hard earned money is going to the note.

Would someone please explain why it is as soon as the last note is paid and the title arrives in the mail, your car starts to fall apart? I am very suspicious that car manufacturer's program the onboard computer with instructions of mass destruction before handing over the keys when you buy them. No wonder the car sales people are waving and smiling so big in your rearview mirror as you drive away. They know for certain you will back to buy a new one or come in for major repairs soon enough. Commission is only part of it. I am under the impression a big party is thrown amongst themselves after closing celebrating their successful manufacturing plot.

So much for the extra money and plans you had for it. Not to mention it will cost you more to keep up the repairs than the note itself was. At some point depending on your finances you will find yourself back at the dealership buying another one these mechanical wonders. The notes, no matter how depressing, can seem like nothing compared to the ongoing repair cost of your old car. So as you’re driving away looking in your review mirror notice the feeling of déjà vu creeping in. The sales person is waving and smiling and you finally know for sure you were right about the conspiracy and what he is thinking.

GOTCHA!! See ya soon!!

Peace