The noise stopped and Jeff came through the waiting room door with a smile on his face. “That will be $68 please,” he said. “I’ve sent the report to the state.”
“Did it pass?” I asked.
“Sure,” Jeff said, handing me the paperwork.
The car is good for another year. It’s pretty amazing for such an old one with 158,000 miles. I think I’ll give it a treat by getting it waxed and polished. I always like getting my hair washed and cut and having a pedicure after a stressful day, so the car might enjoy a little pampering, too.
Wow - that is impressive. In Washington they don't have smog checks - and that worries me a lot. You just get your license and pay the license fee each year and never once do they check for smog emissions. Scary, to say the least.
ReplyDeleteMy ancient car never had to have a smog check in Michigan and I was worried when it needed one in Texas. When it passed, I think even the technician was surprised ... it's old and rusted and, I suppose, doesn't look like it should. When it passed again this spring, it reminded me how old things don't necessarily have to be replaced just because they are old.
ReplyDeleteok...WV is perfect today...'gestious'...sound it out and you [well, i] get 'jest us'.
ReplyDeleteI thought for sure you were waiting on a baby, Christine! I am very happy for your car.
And Jo...you will be happy to hear that we do have smog checks here in WA, just depends on which county you live in.
Love the way you built up the suspense! I was concerned that something was physically wrong with you. But I understand the feeling of relief when you passed smog check. I worry every time we have to take one of our vehicles in.
ReplyDeleteGood one! My '96 Buick with 160K+ miles has to be inspected soon. Do you think a wash and wax will help it do its best on the exam?
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