Car Spa!

Wednesday, June 17

My little baby car got some loving this week.  Andy said it’s like the car went to the spa..it was cleaned, had a bit of plastic surgery and got to go for long runs in the country.

Here are some fun facts I learned about cars while in Ohio:

1)    Apparently, in order to be “legal” you need to have a “functioning” taillight on BOTH sides of the car.  Who knew?

2)    Also, if you are missing a mirror on your passenger side, you should get it replaced to be “legal”.  To help you see behind you!

3)    Most people who own cars know how many miles per galloon their cars use, and the difference between highway miles and city driving.  It helps you estimate gas costs!

4)    If your car is shaking above 65 MPH, you probably are out of alignment and need to get your car balanced.  Makes sense now!

5)    If you pay your 13-year old nephews to “detail” your car, they will do it, but constantly stop to ask you questions, and to talk to each other and get a snack and don’t see that they’ve left behind a bunch of grubby brown gunk in the cup holder.  But they are also proud to do it for you and love your car, even if it is a bit beat up.

6)    If you have a major gash on one side of you car, and a missing handle and major dent on the other side, and some damage to the taillights, everyone thinks your car was in a an accident.  When you say “Its just city living, normal wear and tear” they look at you like you must live in the CITY.  Even if you live in a quiet, residential area of town.

7)    If you park your car in the garage, and open the hood, your dad and brother will start to fill it with “fluids” that it needs, change the air filter and give you a lesson on how to maintain your car.  Sweet!  It’s like going to Vocational school without all the stoners!

 

Ohioans are really into cars!  And my car LOVES getting away to Ohio!