Car update vol 3

Just missed Nick from Kia this morning so I called him back.  Now that I know that I don’t have to drop any cash on the engine replacement and repair, I am not holding my breath when he calls

He said that the engine writeup that he and the service guys did was all complete and that it was sent over to the warranty company for approval. I know just about nothing when it comes to how they manage engines, but essentially they put together an engine on paper what is required for my car and they submit that cost for approval.  If it comes back approved, they build the engine aka rebuilt engine, and put it in my car. If it comes back not approved, they either go with what the warranty company wants or start from scratch building one

He said he’ll be in touch with any word from the warranty company

Jump to this afternoon, I get a call from Nick.  He said their engine was approved, I’ll have my car back in maybe 2 weeks?

I couldn’t believe it!  Now, parts is parts so it might take longer than that, so we’ll adjust if that happens.  Mar and I are going down over Labor Day, so maybe I could pick it up on the 3rd?  Nick said that sounded about right

Then he dropped this huge bomb on me

“I feel bad that you’re without wheels, so I am going to call Enterprise and pay for 10 days rental for you”

The universe and all the angels are holding me up in their embrace, that’s about all I can say. This man has gone above and beyond for me, doesn’t know me from Adam and has literally changed my life when it comes to this car

We worked out the logistics, will get the car on 8/24 and drive down to Paso with the pup and Mar will drive home separately because I am coming back after the holiday.  I called my mother and gave her an update.  She was as surprised as I was that he went so beyond and out of his way for me.  Perhaps it helped that I had a meltdown in the service department?  She said it definitely didn’t hurt lol

No words, seriously, no words. So much gratitude for this man and all that he’s done for me