Car

So far this year I’ve spent at least $530 on petrol; that’s just what I’ve put on my credit card. They’re expensive little buggers, these car things.

There was so little traffic last night, on the way home, that I was able to actually get an idea of how long it takes without it. From Mt. Eliza to NEC took about 27 minutes, compared with at best 35 minutes in traffic – up to 90 minutes at times. Whole trip, from Mt.… Read more

So, this morning I was pulled up behind another car at an intersection, waiting to turn. And he reverses into me. Brilliant. No significant damage, of course – a tiny dint in the bumper and a rather deformed number plate, but nothing a few minutes with some pliers and a hammer won’t fix. Still, it… Read more

I think I should start a whole extra category for my car. Hmm. Anyway, given that we actually had relatively nice weather today, I got out and fiddled with my car for a bit. I fixed the clock & interior light; they’re both on the same fuse, which had blown. I guess frequently connecting &… Read more

It’s funny the personalities our cars develop. I noted this more so than normal yesterday when I stopped to help someone out in the carpark, who had their bonnet up and wasn’t looking particularly excited. Flat battery, as it turns out. While I had all the equipment for that on hand, including the spare battery,… Read more

So… I don’t receive any domestic news, so perhaps someone can inform me as to what the heck is going on with petrol? More specifically, where is it? The first petrol station I stopped at today was out at all but one pump (of over a dozen), which was selling at $1.45. The next was… Read more

So, lo and behold, my battery was dead again today. This is the original battery, which I’m pretty sure is good. And the new one didn’t drop any voltage after sitting for several days. So, it’s not a dodgy battery. Damnit! So now I’m back to square one. I blame the amp. But it seems… Read more