Roadside assistance

I haven't driven my car in a while, so I thought I would give it a spin today. Let's go for a ride!

I got in my car and buckled up. Safety is very important!

When I tried to turn on the engine, I heard a strange clicking sound.

CLICK CLICK CLICK!

I tried it again.

CLICK CLICK CLICK!

But my car still would not start... UGH!

Oh no, what am I going to do?

Have you ever had one of those days where it seems like NOTHING is going right? Yes, those days happen to stuffies, too!

But then I remembered that I'm a AAA member! AAA provides vehicle roadside and towing assistance for a reasonable annual fee.

I called the number on the back of my membership card and very soon, a highly skilled technician showed up to my location! It was KoKo, my most trusted mechanic, who also happens to own a repair shop called KoKo's Kars.

"Hey there, mate," he said. "Let's take a look at what's going on."

He popped the hood and began looking around.

"Now turn on the engine," he said.

CLICK CLICK CLICK!

"Aha, I know that sound very well," he said.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"Your car battery has died and you need a new one," KoKo replied. "I have some new ones here and I'll just replace it for you."

He popped in the new battery and my car engine roared to life.

"Wow! Yes! It works!" I said happily.

"That's great, mate," he said.

"What do I owe you?" I asked.

"Nothing, mate. You're a Platinum AAA member, so you get a free battery replacement."

"Wow, really? I love AAA! Thank you and have a great day!" I said as I drove away.

"Glad I could help out, mate," he said.

What amazing customer service! I highly recommend AAA to any car owner!

Oil change

Today I am going to bring my car in for an oil change.  If you own a car, you'll know that it's a good idea to have it checked out after driving 3,000 to 5,000 feet or so.

I drove to a local car repair shop.  I was pleasantly surprised to meet a fellow bear.

"G'day!  And welcome to KoKo's Kars.  I'm KoKo," he said.  "What can I do for you, mate?"

"Hello, I would like to get an oil change for my car," I said.

"No worries, mate," he said.  He quickly got to work.

"Can you pass me the wrench?" he asked from underneath the car.

I handed him the wrench.

"I have to admit that I do not know that much about cars," I said.

"No worries, mate!  That's what I'm here for."

"I'll also check your lights while I'm at it," KoKo said.  "Can you flick them on please?"

I turned on the front headlights.

"One of the bulbs seems to be broken, but that's not a problem mate.  I'll pop in a new one," he said.

Then KoKo checked the tires.

"Do you see this rear tire, mate?  It's a little deflated compared to the front tire.  Have a look see."

"Ah, you're right," I said.

"And after I pump some air into it, it'll look like..."

"...this!"

"Ah, much better!"

"Alright, how about a quick vacuum mate?"

"Thank you beary much!" I said.  "How much do I owe you?"

"Nah, nothing for you," KoKo said.  "Just have a g'day mate!"

"Wow, thanks!  Same to you!" I said.  Then I drove away.

It is hard to find a good, honest (and free) mechanic nowadays!  I'll have to pay KoKo back somehow.