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September 19, 2002

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Automotive Fun, Part II

So. I had the car towed to the mechanic ($45), who couldn't reproduce the not-starting problem. Then they wanted to charge me $285 to replace the starter. This triggered the "avoid anal rape" portion of my brain. I called Pep Boys, they have a rebuilt starter that costs $80. Call the garage back: Can I bring in the part and they install it? No.

Screw 'em then. I have them pull the car over to the side, and sure enough, the sumbitch starts right up when I go to get it. Next day (today) I try to start the car again and get nothing. It's the slope in front of the house; for some reason the car can start when it's level. I find a flat spot and get the sucker cranked up (after unsuccessfully trying to push-start it) and get it to Pep Boys. They fix it by 6:00. Cost: $135.

So Molnar's cost me a day and wanted to charge me double. I don't think I'll be getting my car worked on there any more.

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