Yesterday morning my car sounded like someone had put a broken, but powerful, bass speaker in the engine and was playing Eminem tracks too loud. Now, it is as quiet as a toaster (but doesn't cook bread, unfortunately). Amazing what a difference it makes when you look after things properly and get them repaired by people who know what they're doing.
It amazes me, actually, how little time and attention most of my colleagues give to their vehicles. After a house, your car is probably the most expensive purchase most of us ever make, and yet some people do nothing to try and keep that investment running properly. They just climb inside it when they need to get somewhere and expect it to work as advertised. Now, I'm not saying I spend countless weekend hours servicing, polishing and checking fluid levels, but I am aware that Rory's Little Runaround needs a bit of regular TLC if I want it to transport me safely, so I do what needs to be done...
Ok, I'm lying again. I check the oil maybe once every six months, and everything else I leave to the team at the garage near work, but I hope you get my point....
RC 14-3-23
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