Today was that follow up.
I dropped off Jerusalem with three things in mind.
1. Take a look to confirm that it is in fact the sway bar links that are broken
2. Try to attach the bumper with something more lasting (and less visible to the fuzz) than rope
3. Check the fuses to see if the cigarette lighter can be fixed (for power, honest!)
I wandered off to get myself a haircut and left the Car Doctors to do their thing. They did, and before I even got my haircut I got a phone call. I walked back to the Clinic and listened intently for the results.
Turns out that the sway bar links are in fact not broken, but... all four should be replaced. With parts and labour that comes to say... four-hundred and twenty-four dollars!!! Uh... for a car that I paid one thousand dollars for it hardly seemed worth it. So I inquired further. "Are sway bar links important?" The mechanic went on about something to do with turning corners and I rephrased my question. "This car will probably be retiring in three months... are sway bar links important?"
The answer changed. Since they aren't broken, and Jerusalem will probably be out of my hands in a few months, sway bar links are not that important...
Great. Onto item two. The bumper. Turns out that the Car Doctors at this specific clinic did not want to take a whack at the bumper and referred my to a body shop. They explained to me where the shop is so I have no problem stopping by tomorrow after work to make an appointment.
Three. A fuse was in fact burned out so the mechanic replaced it. The cigarette lighter still does not work well, but the power outlet has recovered. Perfect.
I did not get a lot of work done, but I did take their time and had my wallet out ready to pay.
Final bill?
$0.00
They said that I give them enough work, so for this I owe them nothing... Oh, there are times when I just love the Maritimes. Thank you!
Oh yeah, and for anyone living in Saint John. If you ever need car repairs... Lansdowne NAPA Autopro!
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