Category Archives: Car

Windshield crack repaired

Posted on December 15, 2005 by Eric

Ten days ago I wrote about getting a cracked windshield. Progressive insurance said they’d pay for glass repair without making me pay the deductible. Today Safelite Auto Glass came to my office to repair it. The technician said that because … Continue reading →

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Life’s little annoyances

Posted on December 5, 2005 by Eric

As I was driving home on I-880 after visiting a friend tonight, another vehicle threw up a rock and put a crack in the windshield. At 65 MPH that makes quite a loud noise; it startled me and at first … Continue reading →

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Domestication

Posted on September 22, 2005 by Eric

The common automobile (Ipsomobile sp.) has coexisted with humans for over a century, and is generally considered to be fully domesticated. However, should the opportunity arise, they have been known to exhibit wild behavior. Note that the occasional playful nip … Continue reading →

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OnStar Off

Posted on September 15, 2005 by Eric

When I purchased a new vehicle in September 2004, I wanted side impact airbags, but they only were available as part of a “Safe and Secure” package that also included OnStar which I did not want. A salesman tried to … Continue reading →

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Don’t try this at home (or anywhere else)!

Posted on September 9, 2005 by Eric

On the way to lunch with my coworkers this afternoon, I somehow managed to slam the tip of my left middle finger in the car door. It happened so quickly and hurt so much that I can’t recall the details … Continue reading →

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