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I'm in like Flint

August 15, 2022 12:58PM
I called the tow service about 9 am. They were supposed to come get my car about 2 pm. At 2:30 pm they hadn't shown up so I called AAA to find out if they were en route or what. The agent on the phone said sorry to tell you that it looks like they're coming at 7:30 pm. I came completely unglued and blessed out the poor agent on the phone. I told him I knew it wasn't his fault, but unfortunately for him.... he was the one on the other end of the phone so that's where I was directing my ire. To his credit... he took it like a man.

I've been a AAA customer since 1978 and have used their services not even a dozen times in 34 years and the ONE time I really need them... they can't come till after hours??!! I told the guy if they can't come by 4 pm today, forget it. Well, waddya know... the tow truck driver showed up about 3:15 pm and he had a portable battery jumper that he wanted to try first. He put one end of the jumper on the battery and the other on the alternator (I had no idea you could even do that). I put the key in the ignition and the car started right up!!. He said, "looks like you've got a bad battery". He said he'd tow it to the dealer if I still wanted him to... but if the problem was the battery... I didn't think that was necessary. I thanked him and told him he could go. I let the car run for about 20 minutes, called Jiffy Lube which is 1 mile away and asked if they had a battery for my car. They said they did and I hightailed it over there to buy it and have them install it. They also checked the battery that was in the car and said it was bad. So, hopefully that's the end of it. I've got a new battery and for now all is well.

If that's all it was, I am so SO glad. But if the Check Charging System light comes on now, at least I know it's not the battery and it's something that really does need the attention of a repair shop. I'll cross the bridge when I come to it.

For now, I'm one happy Mama!




SubjectAuthorViewsPosted

  Kia, Hyundai, and Thieves

MamaRAMa432August 08, 2022 07:14AM

  You couldn't be more right...

JamesJM157August 08, 2022 07:19AM

  I just saw a story about that..

sstrams254August 08, 2022 07:42AM

  I hate a thief! I never REALLY understood till my house got cleaned out back in 1993

Ramgator184August 08, 2022 10:04AM

  How to treat a Thief... Remember the movie "Casino"???

Ramgator170August 08, 2022 10:07AM

  Now that's how you stop a thief..

sstrams152August 08, 2022 10:17AM

  Re: Kia, Hyundai, and Thieves

canadaram190August 09, 2022 06:07AM

  Tried buying a vehicle lately?

MamaRAMa196August 09, 2022 09:29AM

  Not sure about Missouri... but here in Calif....

JamesJM175August 09, 2022 09:41AM

  Same in Texas..

sstrams231August 09, 2022 09:49AM

  A few years ago....

JamesJM251August 09, 2022 09:52AM

  Yeah, I get that..

sstrams176August 09, 2022 10:38AM

  If ANY car maker, like GM or any of them sink again, I hope there is NO bail out.

Ramgator134August 09, 2022 12:33PM

  Same story up here.

canadaram308August 09, 2022 07:05PM

  I found a car! Attachments

MamaRAMa167August 10, 2022 10:12AM

  Awesome!

sstrams242August 10, 2022 10:43AM

  Wonderful! That is a dream scenario for buying pre-owned

canadaram334August 10, 2022 01:12PM

  BTW,

canadaram164August 10, 2022 02:54PM

  that's great......happy for you guys nm

21Dog192August 10, 2022 03:51PM

  Most used cars have lower mileage than expected

waterfield180August 15, 2022 10:01AM

  Re: Most used cars have lower mileage than expected

MamaRAMa244August 15, 2022 10:13AM

  I'll buy it Tony!!!

ferragamo79124September 03, 2022 02:10PM

  An amazing coincidence...

JamesJM172August 09, 2022 09:17AM

  Re: An amazing coincidence...

MamaRAMa188August 09, 2022 09:34AM

  I think you're right...

JamesJM185August 09, 2022 09:43AM

  Stolen car has been found

MamaRAMa188August 12, 2022 09:27AM

  I saw a story last night..

sstrams162August 12, 2022 10:57AM

  Re: I saw a story last night..

MamaRAMa216August 12, 2022 11:11AM

  Whoops..

sstrams297August 12, 2022 12:08PM

  Re: Stolen car has been found

canadaram136August 12, 2022 04:06PM

  my stolen vehicle story

21Dog162August 13, 2022 05:33AM

  Ok, here's mine:

sstrams148August 13, 2022 06:06AM

  Re: Stolen car has been found

MamaRAMa282August 13, 2022 11:38AM

  Re: Stolen car has been found

canadaram216August 13, 2022 01:33PM

  Pics at towing yard Attachments

MamaRAMa189August 15, 2022 07:48AM

  I would sit and stare at that..

sstrams169August 15, 2022 09:29AM

  Re: Pics at towing yard

canadaram180August 16, 2022 04:37AM

  Settlement

MamaRAMa115August 30, 2022 06:08AM

  Glad you're wrapping it up..

sstrams115August 30, 2022 06:45AM

  That’s some good news..

canadaram119September 02, 2022 02:23AM

  It's Always Something

MamaRAMa231August 14, 2022 07:32AM

  someone can correct me, but......

21Dog239August 14, 2022 07:42AM

  Re: someone can correct me, but......

MamaRAMa145August 14, 2022 08:59AM

  Sure sounds like a starter to me (nm)

JamesJM179August 14, 2022 09:57AM

  If she can find the the starter..

sstrams188August 14, 2022 09:58AM

  Re: If she can find the the starter..

21Dog189August 14, 2022 10:24AM

  Yup, good advice... BUT...

JamesJM135August 14, 2022 10:27AM

  Re: Yup, good advice... BUT...

MamaRAMa147August 14, 2022 10:37AM

  Well, just keep in mind..

sstrams124August 14, 2022 11:23AM

  I'm in like Flint

MamaRAMa148August 15, 2022 12:58PM

  Yeah, the red..

sstrams125August 15, 2022 01:34PM

  Re: Yeah, the red..

MamaRAMa127August 15, 2022 01:55PM

  I need to read your posts better haha..

sstrams232August 15, 2022 02:37PM

  Actually it's the solenoid that can get stuck up......

roman18201August 15, 2022 06:48AM

  Can't remember when the changeover occurred...

JamesJM143August 15, 2022 12:27PM

  You need so much more torque now.....

roman18239August 15, 2022 01:55PM

  Re: You need so much more torque now.....

MamaRAMa142August 15, 2022 01:58PM

  Yeah, Jet ski batteries BLOW these days, as well..

sstrams140August 15, 2022 02:39PM

  Never had any watercraft.....

roman18138August 15, 2022 03:14PM

  Not 100% sure..

sstrams142August 15, 2022 03:34PM

  Is it just fast clicking sounds? Like a ratchet spinning?

sstrams144August 14, 2022 07:58AM

  Yikes

canadaram164August 14, 2022 03:18PM

  As I type this, our Morning News show is doing a story on this.

Ramgator124August 17, 2022 02:38AM

  Re: As I type this, our Morning News show is doing a story on this.

MamaRAMa136August 17, 2022 05:48AM

  You left out one big one.

Ramgator122August 17, 2022 08:46AM

  Re: You left out one big one.

MamaRAMa133August 17, 2022 09:00AM

  Doh! Looked right past that! EXACTLY....

Ramgator122August 17, 2022 10:33AM

  I don't feel violated... I get pissed...

JamesJM140August 17, 2022 01:55PM

  Yeah, they always ask that..

sstrams138August 17, 2022 10:13AM

  Clint asked THE question, IMO..

Ramgator189August 17, 2022 10:38AM