Don't buy the warranty.

I hate dealing with car maintenance. My whole day today has been spent dealing with my car. Now, I love my car--2002 Toyota Camry--and I want to take care of it so that it can be a valued part of my life for years to come. But when my dad and I bought the car, we made a mistake. We bought the warranty. Because of the warranty, I have to have it fixed at specific, authorized locations (i.e. the Dealership). And now, the stupid warranty people won't even authorize any claims I make from here on out because I have to prove that I have had oil changes every 3000 miles for the last year and a half. I don't have those receipts. Now that wouldn't be such a big deal if it weren't for the mechanics who have my car at this very moment. Of course they're trying to milk me for every single penny I have.

Well, I have resolved that I am not going to give them my pennies (or benjamins). I am getting a second opinion. Forget the warranty.

I will also be getting a comforting bowl of chocolate ice cream.