One horror story is when a mechanic told me it was just a minor part replacement for my car's engine. But after paying a hefty sum, the problem not only persisted but got worse. Turns out they installed a wrong part.
One horror story is when a customer took their car to a repair shop for a simple brake job. The mechanic overcharged them by doubling the price of the parts and adding unnecessary labor charges. When the customer questioned it, the mechanic was rude and refused to explain clearly.
Well, 'billenium' by Ballard is a story that can make readers think deeply about the future of humanity. Ballard might be warning us about the consequences of uncontrolled population growth. The story could involve scenarios where the physical environment is so overcrowded that people's relationships become distorted. There might be a sense of claustrophobia throughout the narrative, and the characters may be forced to re - evaluate what it means to live in such a crowded world. Ballard's exploration of this theme could also be related to his broader view on the fragility of human society when faced with extreme environmental or demographic pressures.
One memorable story is about a car that had a leak. The mechanic thought it was oil, but it turned out to be maple syrup. The owner had been transporting a large amount of it in the trunk and some had spilled. Another is when a car's horn started going off randomly. It took the mechanic a while to figure out that a wire had gotten crossed with the radio antenna and every time a certain radio station was tuned in, the horn would honk.
Sure. One time a mechanic found a family of mice living in a car's engine compartment. They had built a little nest using bits of insulation. Another story is about a guy who thought his car had a serious engine problem. Turns out, he just ran out of gas, but the fuel gauge was broken. He pushed the car all the way to the repair shop before realizing his mistake.
Another theme is poor workmanship. This can include things like not properly tightening bolts during a repair. I heard about a case where a customer's wheel almost fell off after a repair because of this. Also, long delays in getting the car back are common. Some shops seem to take forever to complete a job, causing a lot of inconvenience to the customers.
In 'Garden of Time', Ballard could be using the garden as a symbol to represent different aspects of human existence. The time aspect might signify the inevitability of change. For example, the plants in the garden could be changing with the passage of time, just as people change in their lives. This story might also be about the fragility of beauty as time passes.
Yes, it is. Ballard's 'Crash' is a very unique and thought - provoking novel. It delves into themes of technology, human sexuality, and the modern condition in a way that is both disturbing and fascinating. The way he uses the concept of car crashes as a metaphor for various aspects of human experience makes it a complex and engaging read.
One common problem is poor workmanship. Mechanics might not fix the issue properly like in the case of brake repairs that don't work right after. Another is the unresponsiveness of the staff when customers come back with problems. They often try to dodge responsibility.
There was this case where a woman took her car to get the transmission fixed. The repair shop took weeks to 'finish' the job. When she finally got her car back, the transmission was still not working right. They then tried to blame it on other parts of the car and asked for more money to continue the repair. It was a total mess and she ended up selling the car at a loss.