A few weeks ago I started the process of getting our Acura registered in Utah. In Utah an emissions test is required to register the vehicle, and when I went into get it done I had no idea that it wouldn't pass! To make a long story short... the "check engine light" was not coming on when the car was started, so it didn't pass. So, I took apart the dashboard to see if the bulb was burned out...and I found that there was no bulb at all. I stole a bulb from another light slot and it worked. But, it worked so well that it stayed on :(. I had AutoZone do a test on it and there was something wrong with the fuel line. I took it into a mechanic that the AutoZone guy suggested (I think it was his brother because they looked a lot alike)to fix the problem. Half an hour after I dropped it off, he called and said my gas cap was leaking, so I needed a new one($11). Labor and all, the gas cap ended up costing about 50 bucks. If only I would have thought of it! So the Acura passed the retest and I am now a proud owner of Utah plates. Yeah, not really, but now I have an excuse when I cut people off, or go slow in the fast lane, or speed, or slow down for an accident on the other side of the freeway, etc. People will just notice my plates and say "ahh a Utah driver" instead of saying "stupid women driver!" There are however, a select few "Utah Drivers" who are good drivers and so, if you are reading this please do not take offence! Of course every state has their bad drivers, right?!
11 years ago
6 comments:
At one time I could do about any procedure for a car. Now I have a hard time finding the lever for the gas cap!! But hey, congratulations on getting licensed. It could've been so much worse for $50 you got a deal. Imagine trying to get your Jeep, licensed! But then I guess you've already imagined that and that's why it's parked my backyard waiting to be sold!!! It kept posting old comments - that is reason for the removed comments.
I have seen some horrible Texas drivers too. :)
I am so doofy when it come to vehicles. I just never understood anything about them. I am impressed that you did your own investigation and were successful in solving the problem.
I am impressed that you took apart the dashboard. Hmmmm, Utah plates, at least they are new and when you move you can start a collection of plates. My front plate is bent and on occasion I hit something on it.
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