2008年になって、”よし、今年は良い年にするぞ”と思っていたのに、最初からつまずいてしまいました。
まずは近所の人に車をぶつけられて、テールランプとボディを損傷。その日は前日からの雪が積もっていたので、きっと私の白い車が見えなかったのでしょう。近所の人が突然ドライブウェイから出てきて、私はブレーキを踏んだけど、凍った路面で滑ってしまい45度回転して彼の巨大なトラックに激突です。
修理代はその人が支払ってくれる事になりました。どうせ古い車だしその上近所の人だし、車検を通るくらいの簡単な修理で良いと説明して、3軒の修理会社から見積もりをもらいましが、$1300、$600、$200とすごい違いでびっくり。もちろん$200の人に頼みました。やっぱり面倒でも聞いてみるもんですね。
I was determined to have a good year when the year of 2008 started , but I have already failed.
My neighbor hit my car and damaged the tail lamp and body around it. The road was covered by snow that night, so he probably could not see my white car coming, so he pulled out from his driveway. I hit the brake as soon as I saw his car, but my car spun 45 degrees and crashed into his car.
Fortunately, he admitted his mistake, and agreed to pay for the repair. Since my car is old and he is my neighbor, we decided to repair at minimum (good enough to pass the inspection). I visited three auto body shops, and they estimated $1300, $600, and $200 each. What a big difference! Off course, I chose the company estimated $200. You really need to do research to make the right decision!