I've had many vehicles and have enjoyed them all. My favourite? That's a difficult one as I've had some pretty nice vehicles (motor bikes included) but I'll say my 1982 Ford F100 pickup - I loved that truck! So yeah, vehicles have been a big part of my life and I've cared for them with great diligence.
I've handled the maintenance (organising it and doing it) aspect and cleaning of all of my vehicles with only passive and minimal assistance from my partner; she's not interested in vehicles and, with the exception of my F100 as pictured and one of my Lexus's which she loved she hasn't been engaged with any of them. Fair enough, I get it. However, one thing she's always wanted to do was understand the processes around owning and maintaining vehicles and I respect that as being prepared for what may come, me not being alive for instance, before it happens is smart. With this in mind, she has taken an active role in the processes around taking vehicles to the workshop for service and arranging general maintenance and care which she did this week.
It's a small thing, but considering how pedantic I am with my/our vehicles it's a big step for me to pull back and have her take the lead. She's good at it though, I've prepared her well. She knows what to say on booking in, how to describe what we need doing or looked at, understands basic mechanical dialogues and what decisions to make when the workshop calls mid-service seeking permission to change something or to highlight issues. It's impressive really.
Traditionally mechanical workshops have taken advantage of people who may not have the right knowledge and understanding by changing (and charging) for things that don't need doing and women are seen as easy targets; it has happened to my partner back in the day when I was not able to be there to get it sorted which this is partly why we've worked to build her knowledge and understanding. Now...she knows what's up.
I'll be honest and say there's things I prefer to attend to myself and things she'd prefer I do as well, but for basic servicing and maintenance I feel confident that she'll get the job done and am pleased she's taken an interest.
We believe in self-reliance and preparation because we know well what can happen to the unprepared.
Above is one way we work towards being more prepared and there's many others. Either one of us could die or be incapacitated at any stage, you can too, and having a degree of preparation makes things easier for the one(s) left behind. This relates to one's estate, will, financial and business matters, end-of-life care, children, crypto-currency and every aspect of life and, of course, being prepared provides a better quality of life while we're still living it too.
What do you think? Feel free to comment if you're interested in doing so.
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Metallic sky blue f100- I think it was an 81 model.
Dad bought it for 9k and 11years later- after my brother did it up, they sold it for 9k.
White canopy on the back, bench car seat in there and it took us kids around all the beaches and 4wd places around Bega for bbq's. No seatbelts ofcourse.....
My brother is doing up mum n dads 1973 Statement Caprice- it was one of a few out of Adelaide...
Trucks...even the bad ones are good!
Statesman huh? Big car. Decent ones are difficult to find so I recom that 1973 will catch some attention when completed.
Being prepared for anything is good. First aid and emergency numbers to call are also some of the important ones to know. I do agree that service centers really try to get as much money out of the client when they can, and it is good that both of you are knowledgeable enough not to fall for them.
What's your level of general preparation out of ten do you think?
Oh, I think I'm at a 4. I usually read up or prepare when I'm about to do something. For example, when changing car lights, I don't know how to do it now. But I'll open the manual and learn it on the spot. Same goes for fixing faulty electronics. I'll watch a YT video and read up on things on how to fix them. I don't try to keep information I don't use often for long.
Some room for improvement but it seems you're working that way so that's a good thing.
When I started paying for life insurance 15-20 years ago, in my younger years, my peers laughed... "For the amount of the monthly subscription, you can go to a good lunch", they used to say...
True, I could, but the peace that I bought for myself with that (and still buy), for the less worries of those next to me, cannot replace one lunch a month.
After signing the contract, I immediately explained all the details of the policy, because what does it mean if you have it, if the person listed as the person for payment does not know that he should claim.
And got angry (from my wife and my mother) when I explained it to them, but it's better to prepare them.
And so for everything in life, as you sah. For accounts and codes, receivables and debts...
You taught your partner to shoot, to service cars... What's next? 😃
It makes little sense not to be prepared for thing that we know are going to come but so few people are prepared and even make jokes about how unprepared they are. It's irresponsible in my opinion.
They make jokes, and then when it happens, they cry...
Let them say I'm a geek, but I like to do everything right, on time, with as few risks and unknowns as possible...
I agree, and then they suffer...and they only have themselves for blame.
Well, @galenkp that's what I seriously need to work on because my husband doesn't really like me driving. We recently went to the hospital and he was about to be admitted and I was shocked when he told me to drive myself back. Although I will tell you that either way I feel ready and able. Your timely post for reflection.Good day.🤗🥰
It alleviates a lot of stress in the moment to be prepared and to me it just makes sense as we never know when something may come up; a little preparation ahead of time can make things run more smoothly.
To have some knowledge is to be prepared, and that is very good for any circumstance that may occur.
I don't know about mechanics but I know how to change a water, gas or electricity pipe. I have done it. Mechanics often rip people off because people don't know about these things.... masons too, but I am prepared and I know how to do the job, to give an example.
It's important to know a bit about everything and to be prepared.
Some understanding is better than none and could help towards keeping others on the straight and narrow like tradespeople and mechanics for instance.
Understanding is very good for everyone!
I used to change the oil in my vehicles myself back when I was younger. It's gotten so it isn't as cost effective now, plus I am too old to be crawling around on the garage floor. I could still do it if I wanted to, that's what's important. My wife prefers to have a hands off approach with our finances, but I have good notes so if something happened to me she could still pay the bills.
It's pretty difficult to service new vehicles these days and I don't do it. Back in the day I did my own maintenance generally although I'm certainly not mechanic; the basics were within my scope.
That's very true. Most everything is done through the computer now and you need special equipment. I still repack the bearings on my trailer by hand every year. It doesn't take me too long and it helps me feel like I still deserve my man card. Plus it gives me peace of mind hauling that beast down the expressway!
Yep, that makes sense. I do my camper trailer annually as well, a maintenance plan, to prevent (minimise) incidents.
Each person should be self-sufficient and not depend on: partner, friends, parents or society's validation.
(because they seem more in need of being valued by society than being independent on their own).
This also applies emotionally
Each person should have their own destiny in their own hands NOT leave it in the hands of others.
That's what I think .........
Seems like a good strategy to use.
Do you still have that pick-up? It's an oldtimer now :)
Yes, some people take great care of their cars. I did a post yesterday about oldtimers, and I was fascinated by how all these cars are incredibly well-maintained, clean, and shiny, like new.
None of my cars, even though they are all newer, are that well maintained. 😊
I don't but wish I did.
I see my vehicles as a reflection of myself, attitude and so on, which is why I maintain them well mechanically and keep the washed and clean inside and out. It makes me feel better. I know others do it differently.
Now that is a nice looking truck. I bet you wish you still owned it.
I have most stuff in order, but need to do a better job of organizing it into documentation.
I do man, it was a cracker. 351, C6 trans, 9" diff; strong as fuck. I really wish I didn't sell it as replacing it now would cost a small fortune.
It's good to hear you have stuff arranged, it's better that way.
I also love the truck.It's looking so classic and handsome to me.When something is so loveable that is about to like family person.You have to care it.And you are that kind of person to care your vehicle.I wish i had a truck like this!
Yeah, it was a good truck.
Empowering your partner with vehicle knowledge—smart and impressive!
For sure.
Just by reading your blog, I really love your mindset 🙂.
Thanks for taking the time to read and make a comment.
that's awesome that she knows whats up now with the maintenance for your vehicle collection and I can tell you're very happy about it.
I'm not there yet but I foresee needed to prepare as well for when I'm gone but I honestly think I have many years ahead of me hopefully not jinxing myself.
Yeah, everyone thinks they have lots of years ahead until they don't.
oh no :( don't scare me im not treayd lol
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