Sleep Is The Best Remedy

Today, got up pretty to get my mum's car for a check up. Mum's complained about the recent loud roaring the engine is producing, and it's not been that long since it was last service (about a month ago, I think?). As I'm pretty worried about these kind of stuff (seriously it leaves me with a unpleasant feeling when I know there's problem). I started the engine to hear the roaring sound for myself and I was rather shocked because it sounded as if there was a turbine underneath the engine.

So, I headed to my usual workshop to get the car checked. I sort of expected it to be something quite serious, and indeed it was. Daniel, my trusted mechanic, told me that the water pump was damaged and needed to be changed. He immediately placed an order for the replacement part. However, after an hour or so of waiting, the replacement part that came wasn't a fit for the car. Why? Because initially, Daniel thought compatible parts would do the trick (I too, didn't think I needed original parts because the car is rather old and it doesn't go out of my housing area). So, he had to place another order for the original part (the car is a Hyundai Atos 1.0; it's a pain in the part for maintenance, I tell you). And we had to wait another 30-40 minutes for that right part.

It was getting hotter by the hour, as the sun was blazingly bright! I was sweating, and falling asleep out of fatigue due to the heat and the wait as well. Daniel came to me and told me that he found out the timing belt needed change as well due to its wear and tear condition. I was fine with it. Little did I know that the timing belt for the car also needed to be ordered because it requires a very specific model (DARN IT!). So I waited again. To my frustration, this time around the wait was ridiculously long (more than 1.5 hours) because the delivery guy went to a wrong shop, at the wrong part of town some more! I was furious!

By the time the car got fixed, it's like my whole day was gone. The car was all good to leave the workshop and it was nearly 5PM. I drove back home, I was angry and in a bad mood. I didn't want to talk to anyone at all, as I know I might just spread the negative vibes to others. The only thing that kept me calm was the scene of the cat fighting (mechanics' pets at the workshop) and the Jay Chou song that was ongoing for more than 3 hours.

When I got back home, I immediately went straight to bed and took a nap sleep. 3 hours of good sleep seriously brought be back to life and made me a better person! It's like the whole day didn't matter, and I continued on doing my own things. I encourage everyone to sleep it off, whenever you feel like you're in a bad mood and no one else can help it.

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My phone's camera still bonkers. I don't know if I should get it fixed, or get a new phone. Still think about it. Hmmmm.

Oh by the way, I've still got a number of backdated post yet to processed. Promise to get to that real soon!

Repairing Mum's Car

This morning felt like it never ended! Thought mum's car issue was a minor little thing, but turns out to be a major headache! I was there for nearly 6 hours... Omgosh!

Went there in the morning to get the car checked. Mechanic told me that the weird sound I've been hearing the past few days was due to the malfunctioning waterpump and the only way to fix it was to replace that unit. So, I told the Mechanic to proceed with ordering a new set and change it as soon as it arrives. It took more than an hour to get the spare part, and when the first one (yes there are 2 of them! and you'll know why! Grrr!) arrived, it wasn't the right fit! Then, only I realized that mum's car can't handle compatible parts because they don't fit. So, we had to order another one (returning the first one, of course, at no charge). Second one arrived and thank goodness, it was a match!

There was a loud squeaky sound coming from this part!

In the midst of replacing the water pump, the Mechanic found that the timing belt needed to be changed as well. I was like "OK, get it changed then" and what the Mechanic said next was really bothersome. "Well, we'll need to place an order for that, because your car needs the original spare parts, and we don't have it have it here." I was about to flip the tables, but I calmed myself down and told the Mechanic to proceed with it. It wasn't the Mechanic's fault anyway.

The delivery of the timing belt was VERY FRUSTRATING, waited another hour and half for it. Even the Mechanic was getting restless. The reason for the delay was that the delivery guy went to the wrong shop, at the other side of town. Pfft! "Use-lah GPS bro!" Dangnamit!

Thankfully, these two cats kept me entertained.

Their constant annoying-each-other act was funny!

It was past 4PM when the car was ready. Grrr. Wasted more than half the day at the workshop! Sigh.

Car, why you need only original parts?! =(

04032015 This Car is Da-Bomb

If you google out what C-4 is, it's explosive. However, that's not the only thing that's 'explosive' as well. I saw a car that would cost me a bomb, and the number plate would have cost me another! (Figuratively speaking, by the way)

The bomb~

28022015 My Car Got An Upgrade, I Got A Haircut!

Finally, it was about time I upgraded my car! All these years, there wasn't a single upgrade (besides the casual car accessories like voltage-stabilizer, anti-slip pads, arm rest, CD holder, car fragrance, etc) which I applied despite wanting so much. So, today I decided to give it an upgrade to its sound insulation =)

My car getting some "love" =)

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This shop, The One Tint Shop was recommended by my colleague TommyT, as he had also previously done his car's sound system. I went there and the lady boss was very friendly. Carefully explained to me and made suggestions based on my budget and comfort level on the sound insulation. It greatly reduces my doubt and I proceeded with planning a date to perform the upgrade. Full package ranges up to RM2-3k, however I'm only doing 1/3 of it, so it cost me RM850.

That's my Saga FL 1.3A aka Tin Kosong (Empty Can)

The engine's usually noisy, but without any sound insulation, you can hear the unpleasant roar of the engine.
I don't mind if I'm driving an Audi TT without sound insulation, but this ain't it.

I saw this traffic light nearby IMU =)

Right after my car upgrade, I wanted to get myself a haircut. The last hair cut was 2 months ago. Head over to Sunway to pay my hairstylist, Leo from Thomas & Guys, a visit. Plus, I get more discount when I re-visit the place, hehe =)

The before-haircut picture was bad, so none of it =P
The after-haircut on the other hand was much refreshing =D

Wonderful Weekend & Beautiful Sunday!

Weekend's a bliss to most working member of the society, if not all of them. This weekend I managed to get my car a new set of wheels and I managed to make time for an early morning jog =)

Getting me new set of wheels! #djztyre #Friendship

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My usual place to go for car repairs and maintenance work - DJZ Tyre & Auto Service.

Location:

8 Jalan Bpp 3/5 Taman Pinggiran Putra,

43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor

Phone: +60166792537 (Daniel)

They're honest and they do go good job (quite thorough) with my car. They serviced my 3 cars and if my mum's satisfied with it, trust me, you too will have no problems with them. Call Daniel and tell him that I recommended him, and who knows you might just get a buddy's price for your car service / repair =) No guarantees though, but it's worth a try!

Tree of Life? #morning #beautifulsunday

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gotta have sufficient rest in between. splendid morning view #awesome #morning #letsstarthealthytogether #nofilter #beautifulsunday

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Feeling good after a good morning run! #morning #letsstarthealthytogether #awesome

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Giving me car some love :) #beautifulsunday

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