The Midget's inspection was up this month. Since it's my first year up in Bethlehem, I tried out a garage a couple blocks from my place of employment. Everyone seemed nice there and I got the car back the same day with no problems. The bill was $35. This seemed low even though, due to its year, the car is exempt from having to pass emissions. I guess it might seem low because I think it's the first year it passed without any problems.
The Mini, on the other hand, has been experiencing some pretty loud screeching whilst braking. I was excited to replace the brake pads because, to me, brakes are so straight forward. It's a simple mechanical job (unlike the electrical troubleshooting headaches I've been having with the Midget.) I started taking the lug nuts off the front left wheel and the one was extremely stubborn. I pulled quite hard, and it loosened, but it wouldn't come off. These nuts have caps on them (so they looked pretty) and I think I managed to strip the caps hold on the nut. So as of now, it's still on the wheel. I have to go to my parent's house tomorrow, so I think I'm going to have my Dad look at it. It looks like something for which I'll need a special tool.
That's it for now. I'll keep you updated.
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