It has been over a year since we bought this car. I was driving past the dealership when I saw the back end of the convertible with no license plate. Trade-in! After a quick test drive, the sales manager gave me a price I couldn’t refuse. But you may know what happened after I brought…
Author: Andy Rupert
The curious case of the Microsoft Surface Duo 2
When Windows Phones were discontinued, I was a bit disappointed. There was something about the way Microsoft organized things that made me stick with them for a long time (remember Windows CE?). But when my job required an app only available in Android or iPhone, a new phone was needed. Grudgingly, I moved to the…
Loaded Struts – 2004 SAAB 9-3 Arc convertible
When we bought the 2004 SAAB 9-3 convertible, I noticed that the front suspension was making noise over bumps, tracks, and potholes. It wasn’t a horrible feel but one of my mechanics told me that one of the struts was blown out. Did that keep me from enjoying the car as is? Not at all….
Returning the Favor
When I was studying at the Bible Institute of Ohio, I was gifted a 1980 Chevy Monza by a friend. That winter, the starter failed while it was parked in the church parking lot. Ralph Flynn and I got the old one out but putting the new starter in proved to be difficult. Someone had…
Neglected Classics
While waiting for a vehicle’s exhaust to be repaired, I walked over to the Mercedes-Benz dealership next door. It brought back good memories from my time in Willoughby. With time on my hands, I ordered the spare tire lug bolts for Sharon’s car. I also found some Mercedes-Benz Christmas tree ornaments on sale for $10…
DEF 2019 Ford E450 Box Truck #301
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Samsung Kidnapped my Phone for 2 1/2 Months
Or… Why you shouldn’t send your phone to the Samsung Repair Center in Irving, Texas USA. Ticket numbers: 4158086894, 4159419743, and 4159832046 I purchased a used Samsung S20 Ultra (SM-G988N) from a seller on eBay. It was not a US spec device but was designed for Korea. However, it worked well for what I needed…
Cars for Old People
A few years ago, a retired lady at our church was shopping for a car. I was in my 30’s at the time and had just bought my first car with a sliding moon roof. To me, this was the greatest thing in the world to experience while driving a car. So, when she talked…