April 22, 2008

  • Could it be that easy?

    I was driving down the freeway yesterday, and I heard what I thought was way too much road noise.  Is my window open, no, is the door open?  Cant check now, but maybe.  At the store I checked, indeed the door was a little ajar, so I try to close it. it wont.  I cannot get the door to seal.  Well its holding, for now, whats up with that?  I need to have this checked out but its Sunday.  Gosh, I've got a full week, when do I have time to deal with this little annoyance, but then I don't need the door flying open while driving.  Hmm, I've a few hours this afternoon, I could swing by the dealership, of course I don't have an appointment, what if they make me wait a week or more, or what if they take my car today, but have to keep it overnight.  I have no idea, but let me see.

    I drove up to the service bay, and walked into the office.  I told the guy my door wont latch right, I don't have an appointment, but am concerned for my safety driving any further.  He takes a look, grabs a little ratchet with a bit that only VW must have, but in a minute my door is fixed and closing perfect.  I was so relieved, and it did not even cost me anything. I was preparing myself for this to be some big drawn out ordeal, and in 5 min I was back on the road, and home with hours to spare before work.  So I got an unexpected bike ride in!  The day went from potentially sucky to wonderful.  So glad it went that way.