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My Mechanics Love #1517396
02/12/2014 22:11
02/12/2014 22:11

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Hi all,

A little story to share:

Today I had to have my passenger side front wheel bearing and CV joint replaced, long story short I work on an industrial estate and the big wagons love to create nice deep potholes. Anyway, after taking the car to the garage I am told the guy who is working on my car used to own a 20vt, and he had a right smile on his face when I pulled up, especially as I asked him to drive it after abit to see if he found any other niggles and that the bearing drone sound had gone.

Come back after work to get my car and pay the mechanic his money, and he looks at me and says "you know what, you have really annoyed me today. I sat in your car and it all came back, I just want one again, the dash, the sound and the speed, it's so addictive. Sitting in it really makes you feel special", I found it hilarious as he just sounded so envious of me and my little Fiat, and he drives the 5 pot audi quattro which is putting down more power than mine. That Italian flair eh, I hate my car to bits with the leaks and the bills and the annoying squeaks but I get in it almost all is forgiven smile

I'm just saying, there may be a new face around here soon haha!!

Re: My Mechanics Love [Re: ] #1517401
02/12/2014 22:29
02/12/2014 22:29
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lol, I've owned an Audi 5 pot turbo and yes they sound the same but they just don't go the same laugh

Re: My Mechanics Love [Re: ] #1517416
03/12/2014 01:14
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smile I like that little story.


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