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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

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

  1. boomeyers Says:
    January 23rd, 2007 at 04:04 am 1169525074
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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:
    January 23rd, 2007 at 06:55 am 1169535314
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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. Clever Dude Says:
    January 23rd, 2007 at 01:12 pm 1169557957
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    Perhaps you should ask them for the measurement of your brake pads and rotors to be sure that you don't really need them soon. You'll want them so you can plan for the future (perhaps the near future).

    Safety first!

  4. kashi Says:
    January 23rd, 2007 at 02:49 pm 1169563779
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    Could I borrow some of your car mechanic luck? Wink

  5. mjrube94 Says:
    January 23rd, 2007 at 05:25 pm 1169573148
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    Lucky...I've never seen "pleasant surprise" and "mechanics" in the same sentence!

  6. jodi Says:
    January 23rd, 2007 at 07:14 pm 1169579661
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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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