Have You Ever Had Car Problems Shortly After The Warranty Ran Out?

A buddy of mine is about to pay $500 for a problem with his brakes on his car. His warranty was good for 12,000 miles. Guess what? This happened at 14,000 miles. Has this ever happened to you? I'm convinced these big car companies give warranties out knowing that as soon as that warranty is up, there's a better chance of you having an issue with your car.

On that same note, I'm also curious to know what the most expensive car-repair you ever had was. Let's hear your horror stories!