While driving in town, I heard a scraping noise coming from the front of my car. Fearing I might have a problem with my brakes or one of the wheels, I immediately pulled into a parking lot for an inspection.
My
car is equipped with a fibrous underbody cover.
Somehow, two screws that secure the cover to the frame had fallen free and
part of the front passenger side of the undercover was dragging underneath the
car.
Climbing
back inside the car I told Desiree what I found. “It looks like I could just cut the loose piece
off with a knife, but I would rather drive to the dealership and fix it
properly.”
We drove
across town to the dealership and pulled in to the service department. I explained the problem to a tech and then
added: “If you can’t get at it right away, I’ll just take it home and cut the
loose piece off. But I would like to
fasten the cover back in place.”
After
visiting with a few mechanics, the tech said he didn’t have a hoist or mechanic
available. “I can call our partner
dealership next door and see what they can help.”
“Sure.”
Following
a quick call, I drove next door and left the car with service department
there. After waiting in a lounge area
for about a half-hour, Desiree and I were led back out the service desk.
The
service tech printed out an invoice for thirty dollars and informed me a
mechanic had cut the loose piece off with a knife.
—Mitchell
Hegman
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