The car is done
@GardenGerty (157674)
United States
January 6, 2018 9:43pm CST
A little over a week ago our Impala suddenly overheated. Bob was going to replace the thermostat himself, but it was just too cold.
Our mechanic, Sid, came and got it, as you can see in this picture. Mechanic work is his second job, so it took him three days to have it ready for us.
We bought the thermostat, and paid him $80 for the work. He also found a coolant hose that had evidently been leaking for a long time.
We picked up the car last night. It is good to have it back.
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@GardenGerty (157674)
• United States
8 Jan 18
Yes, and even found out about a long term problem. I certainly do not mind having Sid do our work.
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@GardenGerty (157674)
• United States
11 Jan 18
@sallypup We were lucky to learn about him.
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@sallypup (58151)
• Centralia, Washington
8 Jan 18
@GardenGerty I have been looking for a guy like Sid but no luck for me yet. I'm glad he will be able to help you avert a future disaster.
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@GardenGerty (157674)
• United States
8 Jan 18
It is quite likely the hose was part of this problem in the first place. Yes, I am happy with his prices.
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@celticeagle (159538)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Jan 18
It is good to have a good mechanic. Glad you have your car back.
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@GardenGerty (157674)
• United States
8 Jan 18
It is kind of like we found him through a friend of a friend.
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@celticeagle (159538)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Jan 18
@GardenGerty ......I was lucky to find mine. Just close and tried him out. Kept him for twenty years.
@RasmaSandra (73750)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Jan 18
Well glad you got your car working again.
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@GardenGerty (157674)
• United States
8 Jan 18
I am glad someone else could do it since the weather is so cold.
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
7 Jan 18
Thats very cheap. Must be nice knowing mechanics 
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@GardenGerty (157674)
• United States
8 Jan 18
It is nice knowing someone who can do the work, and it is also nice that we know enough about things on the cars that we know when to ask for help.
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@marguicha (215858)
• Chile
7 Jan 18
When I had a car, I discovered a very nice mechanic who did most of the work. All I know about cars is to change a tire.
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@GardenGerty (157674)
• United States
8 Jan 18
If we had a garage, with heat, hubby could do a lot, but I am glad to have Sid work on our cars.
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@marguicha (215858)
• Chile
8 Jan 18
@GardenGerty It is very difficult to work outside, specially in Winter.
@GardenGerty (157674)
• United States
8 Jan 18
It is great news. A year ago we could not keep any car running. Now we have a spare and two daily drivers.
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@GardenGerty (157674)
• United States
8 Jan 18
We had all kinds of car trouble last year. This year we have a spare. It is awkward, otherwise.
@GardenGerty (157674)
• United States
8 Jan 18
The hose was a problem and the thermostat also got replaced. It was a six dollar part. We are well pleased.
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@GardenGerty (157674)
• United States
8 Jan 18
It is nice. Last year at this time we had horrible car situations.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
8 Jan 18
@GardenGerty When my mother passed away, both our cars did, too. My brother loaned us his car. To this day, many, many years later, I am so very grateful.
@kobesbuddy (74796)
• East Tawas, Michigan
7 Jan 18
I had a Chevy Impala, many years ago. We loved that car, it ran like a top. Repairs are pretty costly, we just had our car fixed.
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@GardenGerty (157674)
• United States
8 Jan 18
My first car with my first husband was also an Impala, and it was excellent. This mechanic is very reasonable.
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@kobesbuddy (74796)
• East Tawas, Michigan
8 Jan 18
@GardenGerty Those Impalas were so dependable and a nice looking car, also.
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
9 Jan 18
Well glad you got it fixed for a cheap price. My car just had a flat tire today but got a new tire $140 dollars later.
@GardenGerty (157674)
• United States
11 Jan 18
Tires can get pretty pricey We had one car that had a special size and it was $300. I am glad you got it replaced.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
12 Jan 18
@GardenGerty yeah anything car related is pricey. I'm glad it got fixed also
@Jackalyn (7559)
• Oxford, England
8 Jan 18
I am glad your car is fine. Mine is due an MOT and I am dreading that in case they find anything majorly wrong. It was a gift and is old and I am just hoping for at least another year out of it.
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
8 Jan 18
I'm glad you've got it back...it was good that your neighbour could do it... and so quickly too..
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
7 Jan 18
I am glad you got the car back, I miss my car when its in the shop.
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@GardenGerty (157674)
• United States
8 Jan 18
Yes, since our cars are old, we are glad to have a spare.
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Jan 18
Good you got your wheels back running fine.
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@GardenGerty (157674)
• United States
8 Jan 18
Yes, it is good. This is our "good car".
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