The garage fixed a few other things in the vincinity of the power transmission belt as well as a precautionary job, so I dropped €620,- today, which brings the tally to a few bucks short of 1300 euros in two days.
Suffice to say that I'm not happy about it (I've spent the day in somewhat of a foul mood, as small things were constantly screwing up my efforts to perk up a little), but here's hoping I'll be good for five years or so.
At least I didn't imitate my Mom's boyfriend who, the minute he left the shop after a big and expensive overhaul, got hit by another car, which effectively totaled his.
Always look on the bright side of life, I guess.
Cheers, K.