Mrs & I went downtown, driving home the back way today, Mrs was driving the Panel, on a narrow 2 lane, a truck was heading our way. When a smaller car hidden behind the truck suddenly pulls right out to pass him into our lane.

And the car was not backing down, Mrs hit the brakes & got over near the edge of the almost shoulder-less road, I thought we were gonna hit head on. Somehow we squeezed thru. I gotta think GOD spared us today..

Not sure if truck & car were in some road rage deal or what, but we just cruised home, proud of how well the Mrs handled the situation.. That was a trip.

 

I thought about it. Then I thought about how many times in the 5 1/2 years I had my first HHR I had to change headlights bulbs (once) and I decided the cost/benefit ratio didn't make it worth it.

 

I kinda feel the same way. Only changed one headlight since buying it in 2006. And only failed because of a deer's rear hoof clipped it. Became a fish bowl. Did the directional at the same time. (actually those are the only 2 bulbs I've replaced)

But with as much of a PIA it is (for a basic task), it might be worth it.

 

Sleeper,
That's the kind of excitement I can do without.
Glad to hear that no damage was done..

 

Sleeper, glad she’s a good defensive driver! And that you two and your panel are okie dokie!

agreed, the headlights don’t warrant the investment in time and materials to install the little doors, 2 push pins and a screw per side, isn’t that bad! And only once in a blue moon , to change the bulb.

Today a quiet cruise to a doctor appointment, then I stopped by my GM dealership to investigate a new set of tires for the terrain, wow they were $200 cheaper then a local tire shop. So I ordered a set , they’ll be here on Monday next week.

 

This is what the PT Cruiser has for headlight access:

 

I guess Bryan Nesbitt realized they didn’t have to be there! Left them off the HHR!

It’s 47 F out, so I washed the BlackSwan, including the Weather Tech floor liners, used my foam cannon, and rinsed with pressure washer!

 

My HHR is a 2011 and this is my first headlight bulb change, The access panel would be nice to have and may do it one day when I get board lol But will see :)

 

Good to know I have another car to look at to rip out the panel if I ever decide to do it lol. Thanks for the Ppic

 

On the home front my son got his first statement from the Hospital for his 3 week vacation there :O 101,000.00 :O Has a Doctor visit every 2 weeks for the next couple months , WOW you can not afford to get sick :O Glad he has Insurance, $8,500.00 deductible :O But his work is kicking in $5500.00 towards it :)
Since he met his deductible I told him if anything else is wrong make a appointment lol
He is on week 2 at work and doing OK, Not 100% better but getting there !
Weather getting better here so is a few weeks i will order my new speakers !
And clean or change the drivers door switch on my son's 2LT
As I have mentioned before my Cooper Snow with NO studs seem to be doing very well in the Maine snow :)