news from the mechanics

Just got a call from the mechanics at Zimbrick.

1) the two sensors that need replacing (I was figuring on ~$400) are *both* covered by warranty, so free!

2) the front bumper of my car which I tore up on a parking thinger is only going to be $130 to fix! I was figuring on another $400 or so.

So, I get more work done today and am paying much less than I planned on! Go me!

ugly new jettas

So, at the dealership this morning, I saw a Jetta with all this ugly chrome trim around the outside, so I checked out the VW site. Turns out that, yup, the Jettas have been restyled, and have imported all the ugly trim from the new Passats (I, for one, do *not* think they look like a million bucks). *sigh*

I was also poking about online since the mechanic also said my tires were feathered, and that seems to be a common problem with the stock Jetta tires around 30Kmi. Hmm...maybe sometime when I'm feeling rich (i.e. not for a year or so) I'll get some better ones.