Our new friend the Jeep needs a starter...I know! I know! We just got it...but expected some kind of repairs on it since it is 25 years old. Everything needs a bit of help now and then.
I went out to start it yesterday and the all telling WHIRRRR of the starter....my heart sank. UGH! Instantly pissed, I came back into the house.
Facebook....my greatest source of information and help through the local chat rooms. "ISO reliable mechanic in the Coco area." Ok, that was done. Response time, less than 3 minutes...thank you!
I was told to call a mechanic at this certain shop. I did, explained to him what had happened, and he told me to get it there. Ok? Oh yes, we have to get it rolling and pop the clutch like the old days, I remember! We live on a hill, so that should not be so bad. Kurt came out and got ready to push. I thought I would try it one more time...and low and behold! It started! YIPPPEEEEE! So off I went to the mechanic.
I am still finding out where things are and the names of certain places. I kind of live in a state of blissful oblivion, but when I need something it shows up. I headed off in the direction I was told to go. Came around a corner, and there is a mechanics shop. Now remember, I said "a" mechanics shop. I pulled in, not the correct one, but they were coming out the door headed for me....now what? I asked for the mechanic I spoke to on the phone, never heard of him.....oh oh....Andre came out. Ok...might as well roll with it......
I proceeded to tell them what was wrong and what I thought it needed. (Let me point out, I have worked on heavy equipment, motorcycles, and vehicles my whole life) Andre and his mechanics listened to it, looked at it, and agreed.
I had them all laughing by the time I left. I told them..."not too bad for a Gringo Senorita to know what is going on with her vehicle." I have found a sense of humor about what goes on around you and the situations that come up are met with great acceptance....very nice.....
So as long as our friend is in the shop, I asked for a bit more TLC for it....new spark plugs, oil change, fluids checked, ect.....
The BEST part about this??? When I returned home, I had messages on Facebook on whom I was SUPPOSED to bring the Jeep too in the first place, had gotten not so great reviews. The shop I accidentally ended up at.....they are said to be the best in town.....and of course...there are never any accidents.....
Waiting for the call to come and pick it up.....
Pura Vida and have a remarkable weekend!
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