Originally Posted By: eljefino
When I see others my body style clattering around with dents, untreated rust, missing hubcaps, 30 bumper stickers, crazy cat ladies, etc.
When it smells like a mix of oil and antifreeze when I shut it off hot.
When a friend drops me off at my car and hangs out "to make sure it will start"
When I know which mechanics are incompetent in which departments for inspection stickers. I know I guy who knows nothing about ball joints or wheel bearings; he just shines a flashlight on them and doesn't touch anything.
When my state says, nah, you don't need a title to register it, we'll just take your word and this bill of sale on a chit of paper.
When I go to the junkyard for parts, and the only car that matches is already a little cube in a big metal fort.
When my wife parks on her mom's lawn so she doesn't drip anything on the driveway and overstay our welcome.
When I constantly roll start my Virago, as the electric starter system is hopeless. In front of cops and Harley owners.
When the junkyard tow truck shows up, and the guy says, "have I been here before?"
When the junkyard tow truck drives by, but slows down passing my driveway.
This is all legit and has happened to me!!!! Most of my stuff is in good repair though.
Wow, about 6 of those have happened to me on a regular basis. That must mean we lead interesting lives in regard to vehicles, no?
When I see others my body style clattering around with dents, untreated rust, missing hubcaps, 30 bumper stickers, crazy cat ladies, etc.
When it smells like a mix of oil and antifreeze when I shut it off hot.
When a friend drops me off at my car and hangs out "to make sure it will start"
When I know which mechanics are incompetent in which departments for inspection stickers. I know I guy who knows nothing about ball joints or wheel bearings; he just shines a flashlight on them and doesn't touch anything.
When my state says, nah, you don't need a title to register it, we'll just take your word and this bill of sale on a chit of paper.
When I go to the junkyard for parts, and the only car that matches is already a little cube in a big metal fort.
When my wife parks on her mom's lawn so she doesn't drip anything on the driveway and overstay our welcome.
When I constantly roll start my Virago, as the electric starter system is hopeless. In front of cops and Harley owners.
When the junkyard tow truck shows up, and the guy says, "have I been here before?"
When the junkyard tow truck drives by, but slows down passing my driveway.
This is all legit and has happened to me!!!! Most of my stuff is in good repair though.
Wow, about 6 of those have happened to me on a regular basis. That must mean we lead interesting lives in regard to vehicles, no?