I have gotten from this site, that with the leakage in the rack, as long as I monitor the fluid levels it is somehting that I can put off for a bit while I save up the monies to have it replaced. As for the dashboard AC switches, that one is a “hope” I get through the winter on it cause I don’t use the AC in the summer so the on/off switch only is used in the winter time. right now I have the lowest and highest functions working it’s the 3 in between that don’t.
I say save your money so maybe you can buy your next car all cash or at least have a sizable down-payment.