That cute little dashboard indicator light came on telling me that one of my tail lights was out.
After having someone stand behind my car while I stepped on the break and turned the turning signal on, I learned it was the break light. Duh.
For over a week, I kept putting it off. Sometimes, somethings should not be put off. So, today I listened to that voice in my head. (stop laughing)
When I got off work, that little indicator light would not shut up. I called the shop where I get my car serviced thinking it can't cost all that much for them to do it for me - save on time and besides, it is blazing hot outside.
Them: (shop name) How may I help you.
Me: I was wondering how much you all (yes, I live in the south now) would charge for replacing a tail light in a Toyota Camry (obviously not the car in the picture here, but the correct light is out).
Them: It depends. But, I am sure it wouldn't cost more than twenty dollars.
Me: Thank you. Do I need an appointment?
Them: Not at all. Just bring it by anytime.
Me: Thank you. I'll do that.
Now, that wasn't verbatim. I must have sounded like a blonde on the phone, but when I hung up, I said to my phone, "You gotta be kidding! I am not that stupid, thankyou."
After having someone stand behind my car while I stepped on the break and turned the turning signal on, I learned it was the break light. Duh.
For over a week, I kept putting it off. Sometimes, somethings should not be put off. So, today I listened to that voice in my head. (stop laughing)
When I got off work, that little indicator light would not shut up. I called the shop where I get my car serviced thinking it can't cost all that much for them to do it for me - save on time and besides, it is blazing hot outside.
Them: (shop name) How may I help you.
Me: I was wondering how much you all (yes, I live in the south now) would charge for replacing a tail light in a Toyota Camry (obviously not the car in the picture here, but the correct light is out).
Them: It depends. But, I am sure it wouldn't cost more than twenty dollars.
Me: Thank you. Do I need an appointment?
Them: Not at all. Just bring it by anytime.
Me: Thank you. I'll do that.
Now, that wasn't verbatim. I must have sounded like a blonde on the phone, but when I hung up, I said to my phone, "You gotta be kidding! I am not that stupid, thankyou."
So, I hopped in my car with hopes that my luck had not run out yet. I drove to the auto part store (yup, one like in the picture) and got two bulbs (they come in packages of two), two replacement plugs for the covers in the trunk, and then stopped at the $Tree.
When I got home, I had spent less than the twenty and have a bulb to spare and a couple new glasses for my hutch (there's a story for a later day).
Like a pro, I popped the old one out, and popped the new one in. Indicator light went out and I felt good. I figure my gray may not be platinum blonde after all.
When I got home, I had spent less than the twenty and have a bulb to spare and a couple new glasses for my hutch (there's a story for a later day).
Like a pro, I popped the old one out, and popped the new one in. Indicator light went out and I felt good. I figure my gray may not be platinum blonde after all.