So the regulator came in and my VX was fixed. Drive from the garage to Safeway, go in, do my thing, come out and it won't start.

Turn the key and it sounds like a sewing machine. The little I know about starters still lead me to believe that that is were the problem was.

Sure enough, the starter was toast. AAA towed my VX back to the garage and a new starter is in now. I was hoping this was the fault of the garage somehow but nope, just a coincidence.

The mechanic told me the flexible exhaust coupling is disintegrating so that is my next fix after Christmas.

Still love this vehicle though!