That sucks. I'm so sorry Tamb. I hope something can work out to where it can go a little bit longer.
I'll never forget how upsetting t was when DH totaled ( not his fault a cab hit him on the BQE) our paid off car when we were saving for a house. I felt like we could never get ahead.
I am really sorry. For a long time our cars were needing monthly work and I felt like crying. Just when I thought we had a break something else would go! I hope a second opinion gives you a better quote.
I feel your pain. Between mine and MH's car, we've spent about $3000 on the both of them in the last 2 wks. Just picked mine up today after a $600 radiator replacement.