Oh wow BilLster!!!! that's scary!!
I've actually had trouble myself in the past, it's so sad it happens. An electircal company i had check out my horn and gauges, charged me $400 and insisted upon keeping my car overnight. They said it would be kept in an enclosed yard, and when i went to pick it up the next day it was still parked in the street. All they fixed was my fuel gauge too. (and now it doesn't work properly again anyways!!!)
They told me to fix my horn i would need to replace the entire steering system. I said no-way!! and took my baby home. The next day i finally discovered the problem myself, the horn was grounded!! that was it!!!! i moved it slightly, and it worked!!. I think they suck!! I'm paranoid that it's because they see a girl coming, they think they can do anything. It's dementedly comforting to know i'm not the only one having this problem.
Anyway it all leads to this, I am trying to do as much as i can myself!
HUGE thanks to rbohm!! i'm definately going to have a ball!!