The mechanic was supposed to text me regarding the truck this morning so I was a bit distressed that he phoned because I’m still really not good on the phone (although I’m forcing myself to use it more!). Anyway, I was really confused when he said that not only was my truck ready, but he was parked outside of my (gated) house. I went out and, sure enough, he was there! Wow! I thought I’d have to lose an hour to go pick up the truck. Talk about service! I’m glad I included the directions to the house on the paper with my phone number!

I never did catch the name of the problem, but these are the parts that he replaced:

Oh, someone on Facebook just told me they are a brake spring and adjuster cable. If I was one kilometre away from disaster, please don’t tell me. 🙂

Cost? 300 pesos. About 15USD or 25CAD.

I knew that by Canadian standards, I wasn’t look at a big repair bill. That was a given. But even a few hundred dollars (like the brake job cost) would be a burden right now. I am just so bloody relieved and grateful that it was such a minor thing and am kicking myself for having put it off this long. It was a good reminder that when it comes to truck troubles in Mexico, I should just have them looked over and be done with it.

Now, this issue hasn’t been the reason I haven’t been going out much — I really haven’t had time. But now that I know I can go into Mérida this weekend if I want, or preferably Monday (stores will be less busy) and I won’t get stranded, I’m more motivated to make time. Heck, I haven’t eaten out in recent memory (!) and I might go up the road a bit to get dinner tonight to celebrate! 🙂