Ga-raj, you see

[kingandy]

Took Raj to the garage, where several mechanics went "Ooh, exhaust?" on the basis of the noises he was making. Apparently they can't get a part until 3pm, and they want to allow a couple of hours to replace it, so I have to go back tomorrow (because they can't have Raj today, I need him for work).

Two mechanics drove him, one onto the ramp and one off. The first one said "Steering's a bit loose, isn't it?" And the second one said "Hey, nice light steering." Curiouser and curiouser. Maybe it's just a matter of taste.

In other news: ripley_the_cat is growing in popularity, and has potential to become a full-blown internet phenomenon. Comments on his posts have increased tenfold since being linked from SomethingAwful (though some of those people are just saying "U PPL R TRARDS THS SI NOTT A CAT IT SI A PERSNO").

Also: Film about Jesus not controversial enough. Mel Gibson has resorted to showing his movie to priests in private screenings in an effort to spark some hatred. Or something.

Comments

beware...

[icklejo]

No matter how nice/friendly/cheap the exhaust/tyre place is, they will always ask/tell you that your tracking/wheel balance needs doing. Unless there's a noticable problem (steering wheel juddering, car pulling to one side) don't bother as they just use it as a way to get extra cash out of people.

Re: beware...

[stsquad.livejournal.com]

You can check this by the spimple process of slamming your breaks on next time you have a clear bit of straight road and seeing if your car decides it doesn't want to keep going in a straight line.

Re: beware...

[pkgem.livejournal.com]

Or simply take your hands of the wheel for a few secs while driving along a straight bit of the motorway.

Re: beware...

[redhillian.livejournal.com]

Same as MOTs - there's always a bulb out.

1) Watch MOT being performed, if not possible:
2) Ask to be shown dead light, if not possible:
3) Ask to keep old bulb removed ['tis a legal right, it's still your property]. If refused:

DON'T PAY!