Rayboy

 I have finally touched the 1,00,000 mark, after having the car for about 3 years. Thank God, the car (Mazda 626 - 2000 model), has been a smooth ride. its an excellant family car. i have used it to the maximum for driving above 120Km (180 to be exact), carrying heavy load, doing the family groceries, roaming around with family,using it for work purposes and finally my own Portable IT garage. Its done it all…

I wouldnt be surprised if many of the other bloggers , may find me as a cheapshot. living with a Mazda (that too a older model). But for me, all i need is a great car, which would do all of the above. Not rip my pocket off. and Best is .. i could still use all the extra money ( i would otherwise put into an european car), for other better things in Life.

Most Expats mentality in the gulf , is that they make use of whats best , with few resources and save or utlize their fundings for other uses like sending money home, saving for india,studies.. or just enjoying life in a different way.

Coming back to my service. Well its 100K now.. and my mechanic gave me a list of things to buy

• Spring Tension
• Tensioner T/Belt
• Idler T/Belt
• Timing Belt
• Seal Old
• Engine Water Pump
• Gasket Water Pump
• Spark Plugs
• Air Filter
• Front Brake Pads
• Fuel Filter

So using his reference , i will need to go to Mazda Spare parts in Canada dry street. The total parts with his service, the bill comes to about KD 150…. initially i grumbled . but then i realised that i wonder what the real service price would come up to ? and that this job is maintenance job, to prevent any roadside breakdowns. … i think im fine with it…..

Im quite happy that my mechanic, always insists on Geniune spares . My Car till date dont have any road side failures (apart from 2 accidents and low battery ). So im considering this as a reinvestment.