I’m not a politician or very politically savvy. I vote, make no mistake about it. If I want to complain or shed praise about politics on our government, it is only fair I was involved in the process.

This subject was unavoidable when Brian and I were talking the other day. Brian is chief cook and bottle washer at GotEngines.com. We agreed that it may mean a lot more business for his company. It will cause a lot of people to have to tighten their belts when it comes to deciding on buying a new car or buying an engine replacement job for the current car. Brian told me they are in the process of preparing themselves for this possibility. He likes to stay ahead of the game for his clients benefit.

I don’t care to discuss the political side or the unions involvement in the process of what happens if G.M. fails to make the concessions necessary for more government money. Realistically speaking I am interested in where people would go for parts and repairs for their Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, Buick and Oldsmobile cars and trucks if they are in the habit of returning to the G.M. dealer for repairs.

Bankruptcy will cause mass unemployment, unpaid bills to the parts makers and mass confusion in general. We can’t be sure what the exact outcome will be or on what time frame if any, the manufacturers would be able to do business again. What do the people with active factory warranty’s do?

The bright side, in my opinion is that it may force people to hold on to and repair their current rides. It will produce a giant increase in business to independent shops. It will be important to know how to choose a competent repair shop. It will be just as important to know who you are going to buy, for instance a replacement engine from. You will need to build new trusts with new people.

My thoughts happen to fit the bill, perhaps putting me ahead of the game. I’m happy and proud to say I drive a 1988 GMC 1 ton four wheel drive pickup. I bought it new and have given my truck meticulous care by changing my oil and servicing the cooling system regularly for the 21 years I have owned it. I have always felt and was not scared to say that too many folks trade in perfectly good cars that may have an engine issue for new ones without looking at the consequences of having a tremendous loan payment. Of course their is an ego issue here with driving the coolest looking new car or the biggest car crushing truck on the market,..big obviously increases your carbon footprint too.

I am done ranting, for now. The point is we don’t know what will happen. It is probably wise to hang on to what you have for now and make the repairs needed. Lots of times you feel like you have a new car when you fix it. The GotEngines.com blog we produce is exactly for that purpose. To help and advise you on how to make simple repairs, and keep your car running longer and leaving more money in your pocket.