I'm usually not the kind of person that gets caught unawares with mechanical issues from any car that I own, this is not to say that I 100% avoid car problems as this is almost impossible to achieve especially if the car is not taken for regular check up. However, today I learnt a very stressful lesson that I could have easily avoided, and it made me realise how a small problem could turn to a big one if care is not taken.
I drive a Honda pilot jeep, and no its not mine. About two months ago, I actually noticed my gear selection indicator was blinking haphazardly while I was driving. My gear was changing normally, I parked and checked the oil, okay I didnt park, I managed it till I got home, but when I got home, I did the normal checks, I added oils where oil was needed and then I tested the car to see if it still had that blinking thing but alas it was gone. I applauded myself for the amazing mechanical maintenance I just administered and felt good with myself.
The next day, I had totally forgotten about the problem, moreover, the blinking indicator had stopped. On my way back home that day, the light came on again, and as usual, my plan was to check it out as soon as I got home, but I got home, and I forgot. However I kind of remembered somehow when I woke up, abd even though I didnt spend so much time doing the whole diagnosis and troubleshooting like I did the last time, I just added a little gear oil and got on my way. To my surprise, the indicator started blinking the moment I drove out of my gate, but nothing else was wrong, nothing else. First, second and third week went by, I concluded that the indicator was just mad or something, not knowing that it was the car telling me I was mad for ignoring its problem for so long.
Ah well, today while driving, the gear stopped working, I was lucky to be able to get through to a mechanic and he's been working on the car all day, I havent even had breakfast nor lunch, wish I paid more attention to the car and took it for a proper checkup, my plans have been totally distorted and my day took a different turn.
Well, I've learnt my lessons and I dont even have the strength to beat myself up, thank God for steem, I could take care of the expenses. The day is not over yet, and I'm hopeful for something good before the day runs out.
Anyway. Hope youre having a good day, if not, you better do. Ciao