When I was young, I drove my first 5 cars into the ground with abusive
driving and lack of maintenance. Then I
got my first new car and have kept them in good repair for the last 35 years.
My current car is 20 years old with 80,000 miles on it. I could afford a newer car, but this one has
a 2-door body style that works really well for me and my wheelchair. It is in near perfect working order. The check
engine light came on last week. I knew
the oil and water was okay thanks for having gauges. I got it over to the shop this week and
learned that it was a vacuum leak. It
still ran okay so it was no big deal, but I had them keep the car overnight so
they could fix it today. I really
appreciate how they give me a ride back-n-forth to the shop so I don’t have to
wait or arrange a ride.
I love my auto mechanic and his staff.
They are over in the Bel-Red auto repair neighborhood that is about to
be hit by the biggest wave of gentrification to hit Bellevue since Microsoft
came to town. There are two multi-billion
dollar developments underway in preparation for light rail coming through Bellevue
to Redmond. One project centers on 124th
near the Safeway & Coca-cola plants.
The other is east of 148th by the old Group Health
hospital.
My auto repair guy is soon to
be priced out of the market. I will
miss him tremendously. It is my second
oldest trade relationship in my life since I have been going to the same shop
for 16 years—although it was previously under a different owner.
I am extremely grateful for a good close mechanic that gives me great
service. Thanks Ali.
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