Good as New

There aren't too many things that are as much of a bummer as car woes. You really rely on the thing, and when it isn't working, it can have a profound effect on your state of mind because you take it so much for granted, even though I try not to.

We had a few issues recently, not huge, but enough to rest on our minds. The check engine light was on and we were having acceleration problems, coupled with the fact that we needed a new inspection sticker.

Well, our mechanic found the problem, and it turned out to be fairly easy to fix. In fact, in the short term, he fixed it with some duct tape. We passed inspection for about $40. I still had to get the new part, and prepared myself for the worst. However, even that part was only about $40. Factor in about $15 to install it, and we came out of it fairly unscathed.

I love (and am thankful) when that happens. Until the next time, thanks for reading, and thanks to Belovodchenko Anton for the pic.