All that was Sunday afternoon. Finally had to tell her I couldn't keep up. Still recuperating folks.
I sorted my various gold bands to make some extra cash to fix my car AC. Made an okay amount. Funny that the buyer had me sign a BLANK form. Hmmm. But shame on her if I got screwed.
Anyway, back to the AC. Last week had to go to Cruces to be measured for special shoes. (Yep. Hip replacement left me with the fixed leg 1/2 inch longer than the other leg.) AC was just not cooling properly. Stopped at Pep Boys to have the Freon checked & possibly refilled. Got the spiel of, Of course. We will do a 20 minute evaluation & then give you an estimate of what we can do for you." My daughter said they were going to screw me because we are women. I assured her that I had done business with Manny, Moe & Jack before & they were honest. NOT so this time. One & a half hour later I asked them what was going on. I was told that my "2nd hose had a leak" & pointed "the Leak" out to me. I couldn't see a damn thing! Then came the clincher. Well your $35.00 evaluation is now a $468.00 fix, but that includes the $100.00 Freon fill. Very nice of them don't you think? Plus my vehicle would be there all day. I had told them we had driven in from Deming.
Told them NO. I can't afford that. Plus I had recently had the 5 year check up on my vehicle and had the paperwork stating that my AC hoses, etc were in great shape & passed the computer & pressure checks. Told Manny, Moe & Jack I would take my vehicle back to the Ford dealer in Deming that had performed said check.
So, today, we went to the Ford dealer & explained the problem to the rep there. He told me they hadn't checked my system. Pulled out the receipt with the green check marks & asked him what that meant. "oh, I guess we did." We popped the hood, & lo & behold, NO leak. Asked him for an estimate to fix the same problem. $194.68 & I had to leave my truck for half the day. Said, "I'll get back to you."
Drove across the street to E&M Automotive Repair, explained the problem, got an appointment for 1:30 & was told the work would take 30 minutes. Cost----------are you ready for this?---------$40.00!!! WooHooo! I love honest mechanics. The AC works greats. Plus he told me that my compressor was making a noise that should be checked out by the real dealer. Could be nothing, but better safe than sorry. What a great guy. So if you need honest, reasonably priced auto work check these guys out right there on Pine ST.
After all that. Char said, "I don't feel like I've done anything." So out she goes to get more of my stuff to repack. I was feeling guilty, so I went & started mowing the grass & weeds in the back yard. The front yard looked like crap. But we were on a roll. We went around front & I started mowing the one foot tall weeds & grass. |Char took over when I pooped out. I trimmed my huge Rosemary bush. The front yard looks great & we were 2 tired, sweaty women. Showers, cold water & computer time. all in all a very productive day.
Thank You Lord for the provision, strength, Char, continued healing and our Savior in whose name I pray. Amen
No comments:
Post a Comment