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That mysterious tank circled in red held hot fluid... Eventually I felt comfortable pulling into the garage without risking fire. While the hybrid vehicle can run on gasoline alone we didn’t want to take chances and called a tow truck the next day. Our OnStar subscription also covers roadside assistance four times a year, which is awesome, and scheduling was easy via a smart phone app. The friendly driver did a good job securing ‘her’ on his flatbed and an email notified us when the dealership repair shop took custody Friday afternoon for our Monday morning appointment. Blessedly, my husband gambled on paying for an extended warranty when we got the car in 2019, so everything should be covered. This whole experience with current technology, while convenient, makes me wonder if I should seek out a make and model from my youth. Perhaps my high school auto shop class would keep it on the road in case of catastrophe. As it is, I might as well have signed up for “The Care and Feeding of Your Wooly Mammoth”. Isn’t it rather pathetic I consulted the car’s manual before I could lift the hood? Doesn’t the engine compartment look like one of Elon Musk’s science fair projects?
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I think back to the sixties and how much space surrounded car engines, except those damn Morris Mini Minors.
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DeleteI would have needed to check the manual too. Very wise to get the extended warranty. XO
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DeleteI hope all is well that ends well and that everything is covered. That heat sounds scary to me and I would have looked in the manual too.
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ReplyDeleteCars can surprise us and also be very costly.
Sounds like you managed it well and it was great for having 'her' towed off into the dealership's repair shop.
Hugs,
Mariette
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DeleteCars cost for repairs these days like never before and the bad thing about it, you can't find a backyard mechanic to work on what really might be a minor issue, but will cost when taking it to a dealership. Computers in cars can be worse than the ones you use at home. I used to change my plugs and oil myself, now there are no plugs and the oil cost more to change yourself then taking it to a shop. Crazy.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. Best wishes, my dear.
DeleteYikes! Glad it didn't burn down your house. I haven't heard of cars charging inside a garage burning down the house but sure have heard the stories about charging electric bikes and fires.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Electrical fires are scary.
DeleteIf you've never opened the hood before (or even if it's been a while), there's no shame in consulting the manual. It takes a while to remember how to do those sorts of things. I hope it's an easy (and cheap) fix.
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DeleteGlad everything turned out okay and your husband had the extended warranty.. these things get pricey quick.
ReplyDeleteI am blessed. :D
DeleteHey...you've been through it. The Bus will be by to pick you up at 5:32. Listen for the meow horn. And several kitties and their mom's too if they come are staying over night and one kitty, Precious, is wearing her baby doll jammies. Be ready.
ReplyDeleteWe have the space. :) I just need to wash blankets and have them clean and warm. What's the departure time so I have breakfast ready for everyone?
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