It’s Always Something….

Do you remember my post over the weekend? The one where I talked about the deal my husband got was offered at the car repair shop?

Well…you know things have gone sour when you receive a phone call from the repair shop that starts out with “We were inspecting your car when…”. Have you ever heard those words? In my world, those words usually are worth $500. Specifically, my car was going to fail the inspection because of a leaking power steering “gadget”. Of course, all would be made right again for the low, low price of $503 (and change). I’m convinced that the minimum payment threshold for any car repair is $500. I think all car repair shop managers get a book when they become managers entitled “Becoming a Millionaire $500 at a Time”.

I have to go now…my vacuum cleaner just made a sound equivalent to swallowing a cat!

What a Deal!

Well, you never know when you’ll get a “treat”!

This morning, my husband took my car in for an oil change and state inspection. Over the five years we have lived here, we have spent GOBS of money on his truck and my Suburban. We have over 200,000 miles on each of our vehicles. They are paid off (thank our good Lord!) and we are driving them until the wheels fall off! (Dave Ramsey would hopefully be proud)

Well, when my husband walked into the service facility this morning, he said to the man at the front desk, “I’d like an inspection and oil change please, Sir.” Then my husband jokingly said with a smile, “Man, as much money as I’ve spent in this place, I ought to get a free inspection.” Much to my husband’s surprise, the man said, “Okay.” Wow!

The moral of this story? It never hurts to ask…….they might just say YES!!

Enjoy your weekend!

Blessings,