So my six-year-old son who lives in California came to visit for today. He arrived this morning and I went to the airport to pick him up. I took the new baby so Andrew would see. After picking up my son I discovered the “owie”.
My new (well new to me) Corvette was loosing air in one of the back tires. I went straight to the tire place to get the flat fixed. Fortunately, it wasn’t exactly a flat because the Corvette comes with the cool run-flat tires. The first place I went (Discount Tire) was quite a bit less than impressive. They told me they couldn’t fix the flat but I had to buy a new tire. I could tell a high pressure tactic when I saw one, so I took my car with the ever decreasing air pressure and went to the Goodyear Tire store near my house.
This was a wonderful experience. The guy I spoke to was knowledgeable and helpful. I headed home with my family, although I must admit I didn’t like the idea of leaving my ‘Vette with anyone, no matter how nice they were. The family played games together for a while and then it was time to go get the Corvette.
We hopped in the electric car and headed back to Goodyear. On the way up the first major hill we blew a fuse. Arrrrggggghhhh! So, we pushed it to a safe place, walked back home, got into the Suburban and drove to Goodyear. Luckily we made it this time. I got the Corvette and finally some Good News! The run-flats were not damaged at all!! They suffered no damage driving all that way and will work just fine if I have another problem. Hooray only a $30.00 repair instead of $400.00 plus (apiece) for new tires!
I thought that was pretty amazing especially after I saw what had caused the “owie”. A HUGE nail! I was so impressed with Goodyear’s service that I inquired into the price of new tires from them. Still a little pricey for tires, but they are run-flats and it is a Corvette. Also, turns out the discount place wasn’t very “discount”. Goodyear’s prices were at least $100.00 less per tire!
We went home and used the Suburban to tow the electric car with its new “owie” back to the house. That’s a lot to go wrong for one day. Oh, well. At least it is all VERY fixable without much expense. More good news.
