Entry for 25th June, 2008

I have completed the third of my 100 Small But Tangeible Improvements, by getting the indicator cover on my car replaced. It's been missing for ages, and it bugs me every time I look at the car. It's such a ridiculously small job that it never seems worthwhile to do it.
I was also going to get my fuel guage repaired, but the smiling lady at the Mercedes garage told me that it would cost £625. No wonder she was smiling. If I was quoting those sorts of prices I think I'd be hard pushed not to have a multiple orgasm every time somebody asked for an estimate. I decided that it was not worth proceeding with the job (although the thought of the Mercedes lady screaming in extasy nearly swung it). I told them I would think about it, and thought that I was having the last laugh.
I didn't though. They charged me £150 for diagnosing the problem. My old boy has prostate cancer and the doctor never charged him anything like that. I'd say that's much more improtant than a dodgy fuel guage. Say what you like: the NHS still gives you value for money.