I wanted to see if I could save myself a few bucks by replacing the starter myself. I watched videos, and it seemed simple enough. So I broke out the tools this morning and slithered under the van. Alas, my 18V cordless impact wrench wasn’t strong enough to loosen the bolts, no matter how long I let it go bbbbbbrrrrrrrrrrrpp. Time for the pros.
After some phoning back and forth this morning between the mechanic and the tow service and me, I finally got things arranged. The guy from Smith Towing got the Rolling Steel Tent started and I drove it to The Shop. (It’s a simple name for an auto repair place but it’s a little confusing and non-specific when one says, “I need to get my car to the shop.” Which shop? The Shop.)
The Shop was nice enough to squeeze me in between other jobs. And twenty minutes later I heard my van start and watched it back out of the service bay. Huzzah!
The starter has a lifetime guarantee, and The Shop’s warranty covers labor for two years. I thanked them profusely. Several times.
Now I’m back in action instead of inaction. I wonder what repairs the 18-year-old Rolling Steel Tent will require next. I’m saving up.
Hhhurrraayy!!!
ReplyDeleteA take-off on the Who's on First routine.
Companies that use trucking services have a place on their form to say which company they want to use. If they don't care they simply write "best way" So, a new trucking company named themselves Best Way. In the same vein a bar named itself The Office. "Sorry, honey, I stayed late at the office."
ReplyDeleteOne thing you can be sure of with an older vehicle, it will always be something. Keep adding to the piggy bank.
ReplyDeleteYay!
ReplyDeleteGood news! With a two year warranty, you got another reason to stick around for awhile
ReplyDeleteWe had a bar in our college town named The Library.
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