Busted Tail Lights

My green Honda car (1997 model) has gone through many repairs and replacements in the past years. Just like people who age, gradually its parts have succumbed to wear and tear. Well, I don't know which is more cost-efficient - summing up the expenses of the repairs or buying a new car instead. Hey, where's the promise of giving me a new car when I pass my medical boards?

I've recently noticed that the tail lights were still left open after I've turned off the engine. It's noticeable during the night, but not in the day. Before leaving the car, I've always checked if the tail lights are still open. I don't want the battery to be drained empty. Besides, it was just replaced 1 month ago.

My fear came true when around lunch time, after my clinic work in Pasig, the engine didn't fire. Every time I turn on the ignition, all I heard was "click!". Thankfully, I was parked in a secure place thus I felt confident leaving the car, to look for a mechanic and/or nearest motor shop. I was directed by a tricycle driver to a motorshop along Pioneer St. The mechanic went to my car, brought a spare battery, and some cables to do a "series". We got to the parking lot thru his motorcycle (yeah, I rode at the back of his motorcycle - my first time). The mechanic connected my battery with another one, and after one click, the engine roared to life. Then, I drove the car back to the shop and have it checked. Turns out the battery current is still adequate (not emptied as I initially thought). I mentioned to him regarding the tail lights and he hypothesized that the electricity could be grounded. No other repair was done. On my way to my other clinic in Paranaque & when I went home, I didn't encounter any problems.

I already told this to my dad. He'll have it fixed next week.

I thought "Bumili na kasi ng bago. Palitan na iyan".