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Pleasant surprise at the mechanics...

January 23rd, 2007 at 02:48 am

...thanks to some divine intervention, good karma, or whatever you want to attribute it to.
I NEVER have good surprises at the mechanics. I always, always have bad experiences. So when the mechanic started off the conversation by saying, "Well, there's something I want to talk with you about", I interrupted him and told him that I wanted good news. At that point he said, "Well, the car passed inspection and the oil is all changed - you're good to go" and I nearly fell over. I knew the car needed brake pads (which is what he wanted to tell me - they were not bad enough to flunk inspection, but should be done VERY soon), and I also knew that the check engine light has been on for the better part of a year. Somehow, miraculously, it went off this morning as I was driving it to the inspection. (yes, I know, not something to ignore, but it was checked out once and nothing was found). The light stayed off, the car passed inspection, and the entire deal cost me less than $40. I was anticipating closer to $300, so it was a very good day Smile

5 Responses to “Pleasant surprise at the mechanics...”

  1. boomeyers Says:
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    Wow! Did you ever dodge the bullet you lucky girl!! :-)
    My check engine light goes on and off at will. It has something to do with emissions. But it can be as simple as your gas cap needing to be replaced. I don't worry about it!

  2. monkeymama Says:
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    Great news! I have taken our newer cars in for engine lights - most of the time they have no clue why. LOL. Who knows.

  3. kashi Says:
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    Could I borrow some of your car mechanic luck? Wink

  4. mjrube94 Says:
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    Lucky...I've never seen "pleasant surprise" and "mechanics" in the same sentence!

  5. jodi Says:
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    Clever Dude: They told me I have app. 1000-3000 miles left on the brake pads, so I will NOT be waiting long. I plan to do in the next week or two, at the most. I was just so happy to NOT have to drop all that money in one day Smile
    kashi: If I could bottle "car mechanic luck", I'd be a millionaire!

    I can't recall any other time I've had a pleasant experience at the mechanics either Smile

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