Close to Home by John McPherson for May 10, 2020

Well that does happen when your head gasket goes out, but I’m not sure the Abbott and Costello mask would help with that diagnostic.

Bleeb is just like, okay, let’s get going, the party is on and we’re sitting here!

Oh, BTW, mechanics take advantage of anybody if they are so inclined.

Yeah, and the mask can be used against Covid too

How is that disguise supposed to have helped in this instance?

To find a really good mechanic who won’t tell you something is wrong with the car, when it isn’t, is priceless. I have one like that.

I wonder if she bought that car used from the Griffin family?

What of the mechanics who are women?

They cheat men.

I have learned the hard way to stay away from most dealerships as they gouge customers. My local mechanic can do most of the work needed at a reasonable price.

I usually know what is wrong with my truck before I take it to the shop but about every other year, they ‘find’ something that need repair or replacement. I make them show me what they are talking about. I want to see the before and after, if at all possible. I know, new rings have to be seen during or not at all.

With all the computer stuff in cars I was at a disadvantage a long time ago. My only defense is to look like a confused, raggedy, broke ass old man. Oh, wait…

…and sure enough I noticed that your gutruder valve needs to be framinized and glominated…oh, and your gizmometer needs to be replaced.

Wonder how she managed the deep voice with him

With those problems grab Bleeb and take a cab home.

That is true. I took my car to a shop because my battery was obviously bad. The mechanic hooks it up to a rather impressive looking contraption, and then very dramatically tells me that my electrical system is totally shot because the machine “should have been lit up, and showing all sorts information.” I looked at the machine, then I looked at him, smiled demurely, and said “Wouldn’t it work better, if you turned it on?” The switch was clearly in the off position! He glared at me, and simply unhooked my car, I got in, and went to another shop, said “I need a battery,” paid, and drove off.

Haha. Wearing a mask.

Dang it!!!!!!! That mechanic stole the keg of beer from on top of her car!!!!!!!! Get him, Bleeb!!!!!!!!! :)

Where’s the cigar to go with the Groucho mask?

there are some women i now who are smarter than men about cars. my husband taught me a lot and the place i go to for my vehicle maintenance is a place my husband and i started going to over 30 years ago.

And what’s the message in that Deb still got some of the most dreaded news you can get from a mechanic?