Author Archives: Brian

I had an open stretch of highway tonight – not a car in front of me for at least a mile.*  At first, I thought to myself: “you must behave, there are police about,” but I quickly got bored of … Continue reading →

Hard to believe, but I got a tax credit for my yellow car this year. I guess some portion of the tax & license fee associated with buying a new car can get deducted at tax time. Also, since it’s … Continue reading →

As I was getting my blue car smogged, I thought: “Maybe I should start a blue car journal.”  But then I thought: “Who would want to read about a 1995 Honda Civic hatchback.  It’s not even the Si model.” The … Continue reading →

This morning, as I was walking to my car, I noticed that my car had a ding in it!  I’m so sad!  Fortunately, it’s a very minor ding, but my car had no dings before yesterday, only that paint chip … Continue reading →

Monday was trip #1 to the service center to see what the error message was.  It was an 02 sensor again, but not the same 02 sensor as last time.  Apparently, there is a pre- and post-catalytic converter 02 sensor.  … Continue reading →

Gaaa! That engine warning light went on again!  Does the service center have it rigged to go off once a month? This was quite the April Fools joke, except it was no joke, so I made a service appointment for … Continue reading →

I went on a date with my wife today, so of course we took the Porsche.  It makes things feel extra special, plus, you’ll never lose this car in the parking lot – you can see it for miles! My … Continue reading →

Well, it’s pouring down rain today – it’s been pouring down rain all week – but I’m taking my car out anyway!  I had made the mistake of taking my car to church yesterday during a break in the rain, … Continue reading →

Yeah, the O2 sensor was in.  I could now go to the shop and get it replaced. I got there a little early, just as the place opened, and Gunter greeted me with a hearty handshake.  He also got a … Continue reading →

Well crud, my engine warning light went on again.  Since this happened so soon after the last shop visit, I figured that it must be the result of my parent’s recent drive to Fresno and back.  What had gotten into … Continue reading →