@ d Lube Bay

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Change oil and filter was long overdue. A mall guard did approach me to switch off engine, the exhaust could harm passers-by. So I made a date with Don, the mechanic, yesterday. Surprised he said 8 o'clock this morning. He's usually busy and would make me come back a week after. I was at the lube bay on the dot. Don was already waiting. Parked the car and opened the hood. In no time, people were greeting me 'Good morning' - the cashier, the kiosk server, and three other mechanics. I noticed how happy they were to see me. Looked around and there's not much customers like it used to. Realized the pandemia has also put cars on a lockdown. That's why there's not much job to do at the lube bay. The change oil and filter was done in no time. Don also made an executive engine check - radiator, alternator - simply cleaned the whole thing. including the air-con filter. Issued me the receipt once done, and I gave him the change for tip. He exclaimed 'Wow!' at the amount but I quickly thanked him for the car care and told him to stay safe, the virus has already tallied a million cases.' Don cracked a joke - they don't have virus, only grease. And laughed. I chuckled and told him to keep his family safe. Here's to all the simple people who help us even in this pandemic time.