So heres my latest dilemma, eat next month or fix the car

[RejectedCitizenOfMoronia]

So just spotted my wheels are almost bald to threadbare on the front. They were only replaced a few months ago and the tracking was done then, so on to the garage on Monday to complain, hopefully get it redone for free, i drive 20miles a week so its not like i have burned rubber in that short space of time.

But i was just thinking about it, after all expenses are out I have £400 left at the end of the month for food, household stuff and fuel to feed a family of three. It will take at least 2/3rd of that for new front tyres, and labour. I dont think its feasible to feed us on £130 for a whole month, is it? Not in todays economy

I know ppl will suggest cut backs on regular expenses, but we have just literally streamlined them, we dont have treats or anything or subscriptions, just freeview, phones cost £20 a month. Really despairing here. I am thinking I am going to have to make a choice between my car or putting food on the table.

Obviously food wins, car isnt a necessity, will need to cancel hospital appointments and see if my boss is ok with me being 100% remote for a bit.

Sorry, i am despairing and needed a rant

Tyres should last at least a year, especially with the low mileage you're doing. Something very wrong there.

Fitting should be included in the price so there's no labour on top
(ex garage owner here).

Some unusual sizes and the bigger ones can be very expensive though. Dealerships are very expensive too. Personally I'd go to an independent with some local recommendations.

Something definitely isn't right for them to wear through to the cords that quickly on such low mileage though, it's worth looking into (and investigating and rectifying the issue might cost extra) or you'll need more tyres again soon.

Another one saying to shop around for garages. I’ve never ever paid labour for a tyre swap anywhere I’ve lived.

agree that the cost of living is shit at the moment, but all the more reason not to hand over more money than you need to for stuff like this.

The priority has to be working out why your tyres are wearing so quickly.

not a lot of point replacing them if it’s just going to happen again in a few weeks.

food wise - reduced items, using things from your cupboards and freezer, filling food like rice and pasta, pulses etc with odd shaped veg which is usually cheaper and I think you could get by.