Don't know why I can't get the TowRolla out of my head. Who doesn't like a beater Toyota? So I've been idly searching eBay and Craigslist. I found one likely candidate: Not a too terrible deal. I think it's in Orange County CA though. But what caught my eye in the search results were these … Continue reading TowRolla update
Category: Cars
It’s what it is..
Kim DuToit discovers insurance companies are dens of thieves. Was chatting to my insurance guy the other day, and the result of said discussion was that as far as my VW Tiguan is concerned, I’m screwed if I ever get into a wreck because the book value of the 2013 model with 130,000+ miles is … Continue reading It’s what it is..
I’m Going to Shoot Them
Yesterday morning, I was getting my day started, reading, answering emails, that sort of thing. I glanced at the cameras and saw the two dogs playing, clearly with a case of the zoomies. Cracked me up. Walk time came, and neither were inside. Weird. They know it's walk time. But then again they are probably … Continue reading I’m Going to Shoot Them
What a Waste
I was surfing YouTube the other day and happened upon Jay Leno's Garage. It's really up my alley. 1/2 hour videos looking at cool cars. Perfect for when I'm eating lunch. First video I saw was this: https://youtu.be/Oqqv7NCAklo?si=jbAfMolwo9rOSLPx No idea what it costs but it's probably stupidly expensive. So it's a rebuilt and improved Landrover … Continue reading What a Waste
Shithead of the Week
Has it really been that long that I posted one of these? Wow. Been busy though. Whelp. Here it is... https://vimeo.com/825665490?share=copy Along the righthand side you can see that wall with the hedge. When you are exiting my street (which this person is doing) you can't see anything. You really have to stop, poke your … Continue reading Shithead of the Week
He Thinks He’s Cool
Ran into the dumbest thing on the way to a meeting last night. Jackass in a blacked out, cheap chevy shitbox (you know the kind with the three cylinder motors?). Fat tires, blackened windows, loud muffler. I noticed because he was next to me, tailgating the person in front of him. This is in rush … Continue reading He Thinks He’s Cool
What Have We Lost?
Want Eric Peters had a piece opining about Buick. Apparently they'll only do electric crossovers in the future. What happened? What have we lost? Buicks used to have character. Take a gander at these: From EP Autos Hell, they even had one of the coolest, fastest cars around - the Grand National, with a Turbo … Continue reading What Have We Lost?
Customer Service Part 2, the Upsell
I get crappy service consistently. Mostly it's low paid droids that act as if they are going out of their way to do their jobs and help me. But the other type that drives me nuts is the over-the-top service, especially when they want to run up the tab. Car service is a great example … Continue reading Customer Service Part 2, the Upsell
Hating on Interstate Batteries
I hate Interstate batteries. They are the only ones that have consistently failed me over these many years. The last one I had was in a 94 Camry twenty years ago. I pulled into the garage at work, turned the car off. Then for whatever reason turned it back on - I think I forgot … Continue reading Hating on Interstate Batteries
De-Stinking the Car
I've been hooked on Vice Grip Garage for some time. When he's cleaning these old cars, Derek and his helpers use Sprayway Products, which he endorses on the site. So, I did the right thing and bought one of everything. Three of the cans I got Good thing too, since my car was filthy, and … Continue reading De-Stinking the Car
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