NeZe's Blog

No, I never check mine. I have to either back up in the drive in order to see the reflection or have someone there to look for me. I guess it's a good thing to check them once in awhile. But you know they can go out while in transit. You never know..

Thanks, Slgps!!

I don't think the $2.35 in my purse would have made the cut!

LOL

Every weekend when I clean my truck, I have my wife come out(since I'm washing her truck too)and stand in the back of both of our trucks and 1 at a time check the driving lights (the 1's that are on when the regular lights are on), my brake lights and my reverse lights. Never know when those bulbs are gonna blow!!

WHOA...Let's not go to Extreme's now!!! I got a better idea to check your lights (and it will probably last longer then the warranty on the car,unlike a spouse). Try backing your vehicle up to your garage door(with the door closed of course)at dusk. You can see the reflection of the rear lights in your mirrors. This way you can check your turn, reverse, driving and flashers.

On both my vehicles, a Camaro and an Astro van, I know the brake light is out when the turn signal don't work. It won't make that clicking noise, and the indicator light won't blink, but remain solid. I keep spares in the glove compartment. It only takes a couple of minutes to change.
The one time I got nailed for this, it happened on my way home from work. I figured I would fix it when I got home. Wouldn't you know, I got stopped before I got home! They gave me a postcard like thing, and said when you get it fixed, have any police officer sign it, then just mail it in. The fee for the signature stating it was fixed, was $5.00.

Yeah di, it is very courteous, and if you can't get a little bulb changed in 10 days, I guess you probably deserve a more substantial fine! LOL!

NeZe, if you have not had it done yet, look in the owner's manual if you have it. It should contain simple instructions for changing the bulb.
If you are not mechanically inclined, have one or both of your sons read it, they could easily do it I am sure.
Keep us posted, yeah?
Whatever you do, do not let a mechanic do it for you!!!

Yes, they did have vehicle inspections here in FL, but discontinued it soon after I moved to Daytona in 1979. It was an albatross, and I wonder why any state still does this.

Hi, DaytonaFrank,

Unfortunately, I am not mechanically inclined, but that little book you are talking about is FULL of information!! - LOL

Sometimes I feel there should be mandatory inspections on the vehicles, especially when I see cars spewing smoke all over the highway! Shame on them!!

Yeah NeZe. The Manual. Unless you bought the vehicle new, you are lucky to have it.