Last year on the way home from the National PTG Convention in Orlando, our van broke a rod in the engine whe we were only about 30 miles from our house. After having the useless van parked next to our house for 10 months, we finally had the engine rebuilt. Last night we drove it home from the rebuilder's shop, and it works great. Because I have the van back, once again we have reliable transportation instead of the old junker we have been driving! O yes, since this is the Pianotech list, this post should say something about pianos... Well, reliable transportation is very important, because I drive about 10,000 to 15,000 miles a year, to and from customers homes. In the last year, we have had numerous times when I had to postpone appointments or was late because of car problems. Once again I can drive with confidence instead of wondering when I would have to be towed back home. Take care of your car! Regular maintenance is important, including oil changes, tune-ups, constant checking of fluid levels, tire rotation, and constant replacement of worn parts including belts and hoses. May you have many years of driving with no problems! David Vanderhoofven
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