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For some cars, especially on the rear brakes, you really need to use the right tool.
I actually have the set of tools shown in that video (or basically the same set, with a different name on it). Only costs about $20 on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-20733A-Brake-Caliper-Piece/dp/B000IB40L6/ref=asc_df_B000IB40L6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198073713294&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18148626791257861919&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027596&hvtargid=pla-357148964810&psc=1
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
The wild card is still going to be the new VW products due by the end of the year. The GTI is something I really want to see and touch the new dash with it's mini shifter. Love the idea of no more handled emergency brake in the center area and the infotainment area. Much nicer looking than what I've got now with a cleaner look. But it's the new Taos which I really want to try. Hoping the ingress/egress is what the Tucson had so I can just slide in and out without falling into the front seat. For that one feature alone, it would be worth it to me. Been having more bad days than good lately so any help in this area will be quite welcomed. And another bonus would be if it's not that much bigger than my current ride. I'm a big fan of smaller vehicles as it's usually just me 90% of the time now.
Do like the pics of the new Honda Civic though. They've cleaned up the looks of that rear fascia that I really hated truth be told. It looks to be a bit more traditional, something I like and think many others will to. Hoping they redo the current dash a bit to and definitely reconfigure their awful infotainment system. I dislike Honda's attempt at this area almost as much as Toyota's which is way past bad...it's truly awful in every way. Wish manufacturers would realize that even a lot of us older folks want and require a decent sound system in our d d as we spend a considerable amount of time in there. Glad to see that most are now offering Sirius/XM as an option along with the Apple/Android hook-ups. Personally, at this age, I don't want to need "the guy" to come in and "fix" the sound system so it's tolerable. I want a good one from the get go with enough power to put that smile on my face as I go down the road. Charge a fair price for a great sound system and I'm there!
Bottom line, I'm finally ready to part with my Golf and thinking that 2022 might just be the year to finally, well, just do it already! I'm at the point that I'd go up to $30K but, it has to be the right vehicle with the right options. And for once, just once, would like to qualify for 0% financing and actually use it. Don't want to disturb the current portfolio much as I'm not sure how much longer I will be in the work place. At some point, I'm going to retire, again, but on my terms and time frame.
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
The Taos could definitely hit all your buttons.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Turns out, they're looking for an additional 3 drivers and had already hired two. They want 3 days/week to start and sounded great until hearing that they also wanted me on Wednesdays, and I work that day. The interviewer didn't want to compromise with me on that day so had to thankfully decline their offer. Felt bad about it but, deep down, I just can not work 5 or 6 days a week, my body just won't allow it. And I know that. For the short term, maybe, but in time, don't think I could keep up working so many day. My wife totally agreed and do understand. After working yesterday and the day before, I was literally beat today. Woke up early with a high pain score, then took my meds. This as about 5:15 or so. Next thing I know, it's 10 am and I'm still hurting and in a fog. Crawled out of bed and had a bite to eat and then vegged on my recliner for a few hours, I was just so worn out and still in pain. And lately, I've been having more bad than good days.
Honestly, no matter how much I want to, taking on another part time gig is just not the right thing to do right now. Think I would've jumped on it if it were for just a couple of days but he was pretty stuck on those 3 days. Luckily, I didn't trash his voicemail and am thinking about calling him back in a few days, and ask about starting out at those two days and see what happens. By then, depending on how the new guys work out, he might decide to give it a try.
So, we'll just have to see what happens. Am lucky that the location is real close to the house, so driving there is not an issue. Could be fun as I do generally know the tri-county area pretty well, being an ex- mailman and all. As usual, it's all about timing and think if this gig had turned up back in 2019 or so, I would've jumped on it with no questions asked whatsoever. But, still loving my Enterprise job so much that don't think I could leave it quite yet, for me, it's the perfect job! And also, do I really want to deal with the public in such a confined area? So, like I said, will give him a holler in the next week or two, and see where we're at. It could just work out for me and better to be safe then sorry.
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
definitely sounds like 2 jobs is too much for you. Just have to pick one if you want to keep doing something.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Big reason I didn't take the shuttle driver position at the dealership, sometimes those customers can be a bit over the top for me. And did not want to deal with folks who were on the other side, sometimes it gets a bit tedious. In a good group right now and the big boss is pretty cool to work with. I'm pretty easy to work with as long as ya don't get "stupid" with me cause if ya do, am usually outta there real quick like!
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
We have 3 of us left on our AT&T cell phone bill and we're now at about $129/month, give or take. The kid gives me a check each January 1st to cover her share and hoping she'll just take over the whole bill at some point. Sticking with AT&T for the time being as we've had no issues at all and the wife needs excellent wifi service in her office, the house, so we're good there.Would love to switch on over to T-Mobile as they're a bit cheaper but for now, we're fine. I use the most data and we always have rollover each month. Use it mostly while sitting in the van going to the next place but never go above 5 gigs/month no matter what. But don't waste it either. Do turn off the wifi if not on any specific site during the day so not much waste there.
Hoping for a quiet hurricane season which kicks in June 1st, give or take. One must when living in the south. We've always lived under our means and try and keep waste to a real minimum but saw that as a kid and have shown our kids the same going forward. Waste is just something I dislike immensely, just hate it.
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
The worst thing to happen since I bought the S4 is gas being as high as $4.49/gallon for 91.
Can see the price of everyday items going up in a lot of categories. And again, seems that the covid is really hitting us with both barrels no matter where one lives. I, for one, will be so happy when it's all over and we get back to a "new normal" as I've been calling it and have seen a few articles on this so called "new normal". From what I can take from what I've read is that we just better hold on to this wild ride!!!
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
All a game of logistics really. The chip shortage and not having those excess vehicles in our holding lots are the couple of things that are unknown that the company has to work with. And am figuring that Enterprise is not the only rental company in this situation. At the end of the day though, as long as folks can be patient and possibly wait a day for wheels, it should all work out positively for everyone. One good thing for us, when we take the Accent in to be repaired later this month, we're not going to need a rental to use in those 3 to 4 days it'll take to fix the damage. As long as they can get their hands on drivers side rear stop light/turn signal part to be installed, we should be fine. They need to replace that unit but the rest is just repainting & buffing out the left rear quarter panel. I'm figuring it'll be a 4 day job but they can have the vehicle till that Tuesday after Memorial Day as we won't need to use it. But prefer to have it back by that Friday so we can take it to Orlando for the holiday 3-day weekend, would rather not drive the Golf up as I know the wife will want a vehicle to use and won't drive mine. But if we have to take mine, she can probably use the our other kids Chevy Cruise to go places. It really is a nice riding vehicle truth be told, just wish they still made the hatchback version! I usually can't keep up with them so I'll either stay at the hotel or at my daughters house. A win/win for everyone.
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
You are getting lot boy and shuttle driver confused or combining them.
Shuttle drivers are usually older guys and that's all they do.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
She reminded me how she acted as a chauffeur while I was going half blind and how she let me use her vehicle when I was shopping for my new stead. To top it all off, she pulled the old “think of how good it would be for us to get away after the last 18 months?” Seems I’m losing this round.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
I have no idea if your car requires that, but I would seriously recommend that you look it up before you tackle that brake job.
If I could order at a similar discount like we did the Jeep, factoring in the $7500 tax credit being passed on by ally and $1000 IDL from Chrysler, I think we could be at like $367 DAS and $367 a month.
Then flip the outback for 4k profit...hmmmm.
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
In any case, moot point. Wife gave it the quick "absolutely not."
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I thought you sent it to the dealer to get sorted out?
I’m getting too invested in this saga. It’s like waiting for Weird Beard to paint another part of that 59’ Dodge.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
*groan*
Wives can be so impractical sometimes!
Maybe the company has something like that for you too. Couldn’t hurt to ask.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
So I suspect I will end up sipping umbrella drinks before the year is out.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
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'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Awwww. Oh well. So much for that lovely gift.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.