Car died

[Vball]

I'm freaking out. My husband's truck died. It was a 1999. He obviously needs a vehicle to get to work. We have no savings and can't finance. What do we do?

[spr250]

Define died? What is happening that shouldn't be?

[Carmella]

Vball I assume you are in Chapter 13 since you posted in this area. I am in the same boat. I know this may not be feasible, but my husband and I share the car. We work fairly close to each other and my job hours are flexible. It sucks, it's not easy. We wanted to save up a little and buy a junker that might run for a while and then when it would die we would buy another junker. We haven't been able to save up enough money. I think we are stuck sharing for a while. Call your attorney and see if they have any advice/options.

[gremlin]

From what I've researched getting another vehicle while in a chapter 13 is very possible, obviously you need to get it approved by your trustee first and the vehicle obviously has to fit in the budget.

[shipo]

From what I've researched getting another vehicle while in a chapter 13 is very possible, obviously you need to get it approved by your trustee first and the vehicle obviously has to fit in the budget.

I purchased two cars during my Chapter 13, both old, and both for cash; I believe you only need approval by your Trustee if you want to finance a car.