So, this car has had the oil changed, it’s been tuned up, and it’s had a complete overhaul. And yet, I don’t think any of those things involves replacing the battery.
If I had just paid for a complete overhaul (which is not cheap), I would not be inclined to trade in that car. However, since Elly wants a new car, you can be assured that is what is going to happen.
Just had a complete overhaul and now it won’t start? And he’s not thinking of going back to the mechanics to make them fix it?
But you’re right, if Elly wants a new car, then the end result here has already been decided.
(Oh, and BTW, the previous strips seemed to indicate the battery was running the starter OK, but the engine wasn’t starting. Doesn’t sound like a battery issue to me, especially when it turned the engine over that well despite its cold-soaking all day.)
Yup, I’m with Elly this time. A car is a form of transportation and all I am interested in is that it doesn’t give me trouble and takes me where I need to go safely. Men have a different view of cars. They call all types of transportation “she” and “her.” Does anyone know the origin of this male norm?
So swap cars with her John. You shouldn’t want your wife getting stuck in the snow like that to begin with. Then you can deal with the car and see what kind of problems it’s having.
A similar situation was the catalyst for the only new car we have ever owned. It was not snow but a Texas hot summer, wifey and two kids stranded in a city an hour away. The Next day we purchased a new Honda Odyssey. 18 years later it is still running and is my daughters family backup people mover.
Here’s an idea. Jump start the car and drive both home. My first week of winter in a cold place taught me to keep a set of jumper cables in the car, along with a can of deicer and more than one ice scraper.
It’s one of three things. Weak battery, bad solenoid on the starter, or you didn’t have them put a lighter grade oil in the engine for winter. Fixing any of those is one hell of a lot cheaper than buying a new car.
howtheduck almost 4 years ago
So, this car has had the oil changed, it’s been tuned up, and it’s had a complete overhaul. And yet, I don’t think any of those things involves replacing the battery.
If I had just paid for a complete overhaul (which is not cheap), I would not be inclined to trade in that car. However, since Elly wants a new car, you can be assured that is what is going to happen.
Templo S.U.D. almost 4 years ago
of course
GirlGeek Premium Member almost 4 years ago
At the end of the day that’s the most important thing
LeftCoastKen Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Just had a complete overhaul and now it won’t start? And he’s not thinking of going back to the mechanics to make them fix it?
But you’re right, if Elly wants a new car, then the end result here has already been decided.
(Oh, and BTW, the previous strips seemed to indicate the battery was running the starter OK, but the engine wasn’t starting. Doesn’t sound like a battery issue to me, especially when it turned the engine over that well despite its cold-soaking all day.)
Fritzsch almost 4 years ago
Note that the car is an “it” to Elly, but a “her” to John.
capricorn9th almost 4 years ago
Yup, I’m with Elly this time. A car is a form of transportation and all I am interested in is that it doesn’t give me trouble and takes me where I need to go safely. Men have a different view of cars. They call all types of transportation “she” and “her.” Does anyone know the origin of this male norm?
Frog-on-a-Log Premium Member almost 4 years ago
You might as well just stop at the new car dealer on your way home John. You know she’s right and you’re going to end up there anyway.
Auntie Socialist almost 4 years ago
Apparently the overhaul didn’t take
Johnnyrico almost 4 years ago
“Complete overhaul“, eh? Either John doesn’t know what he’s talking about, or his mechanic took him for a ride..
The Pro from Dover almost 4 years ago
So swap cars with her John. You shouldn’t want your wife getting stuck in the snow like that to begin with. Then you can deal with the car and see what kind of problems it’s having.
louchivegas almost 4 years ago
Good point
Wren Fahel almost 4 years ago
When regular repairs end up costing more than car payments, it’s time to trade it in.
Kalkkuna almost 4 years ago
Did they check the step-starter linkage?
mywifeslover almost 4 years ago
A similar situation was the catalyst for the only new car we have ever owned. It was not snow but a Texas hot summer, wifey and two kids stranded in a city an hour away. The Next day we purchased a new Honda Odyssey. 18 years later it is still running and is my daughters family backup people mover.
cubswin2016 almost 4 years ago
Getting a dealer to trade for that car might be easier said than done.
dv1093 almost 4 years ago
I’ll bet there wouldn’t be any discussion if HE wanted a new car!
summerdog almost 4 years ago
I thought John drove a small sport car? We have seen him drive it in winter, before.
preacherman Premium Member almost 4 years ago
It probably just needs a new battery. Elly’s cold weather will affect how the battery performs. A higher cranking amperage will usually do the trick.
drycurt almost 4 years ago
Here’s an idea. Jump start the car and drive both home. My first week of winter in a cold place taught me to keep a set of jumper cables in the car, along with a can of deicer and more than one ice scraper.
jamescordeiro almost 4 years ago
Switch cars for a week, that might change his mind.
rebroxanna almost 4 years ago
is this where he buys a sports car?
mourdac Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Ah, the pre-mobile phone era, when finding a phone booth could be critical.
Yardley701 almost 4 years ago
Elly is right it is it!
Plods with ...™ almost 4 years ago
Always helpful
trainnut1956 almost 4 years ago
It’s one of three things. Weak battery, bad solenoid on the starter, or you didn’t have them put a lighter grade oil in the engine for winter. Fixing any of those is one hell of a lot cheaper than buying a new car.
Thinkingblade almost 4 years ago
As they say in the sports world – “availability is the most important ability”.
Spacetech almost 4 years ago
Try turning off the lights when you get out.
kab2rb almost 4 years ago
What about a new battery?
paranormal almost 4 years ago
Once I have car trouble and get it fixed, it takes a while to get confidence again to trust my car.
rick92040 almost 4 years ago
I put my wife in the newest car we had. Last thing I want is for her and the kids to have problems.
bigal666 almost 4 years ago
Go Elly! Get yourself a Hummer.
rebelstrike0 almost 4 years ago
What four letters are needed to spell the word “yell”?
E-L-L-Y!
Carolyn Cherry almost 4 years ago
How about a new battery?