I have dropped almost $500 on my car the last 2 days. I went to get my oil changed and my inspection done at the dealer yesterday $60. I went by Sonic after that and my car would not start when I was ready to leave. So I called a friend and tow truck. When the tow truck got there I went to back the car to back it out and it started right up. I killed and started it a few times, parked and went to pay the tow guy for his time. When I got back in my car it wouldn't start. The tow guy gave me a jump and I went and got a new battery. Today after class I took the old battery back to get my core money. I asked him to test the alternator and sure enough. It is not pumping any juice. I end having to buy a alternator from the Honda dealer for $270 bucks. My mechanic installed it this afternoon for $90, the battery was $50, I put a new air and fuel filter in $20. I am glad I didn't get stranded or anything, could have been worse. Just puts a crunch on the Christmas budget. My mechanic also mentioned that my CV joints are going bad. It is $320 to replace both of them.