Day 21: 24/9/2014 Perth, WA Rest and sightseeing day
We had a bright and early start
to the day. We took the car in for service at RAC service centre (like NRMA in
NSW). I told them what special oils I wanted for the car, to change the oil
filter and clean the air filter, plus other normal checks like, brakes and
tyres. I asked for special attention to the tyres as I knew that the rear tyres
may need replacing. I also asked that they reset the “Service Due” light. This
I told them can only be done with a computer and not by just pushing a few
buttons. "No problems," they said,"we have the computer." I gave them my number and asked them to call
me ASAP if any additional thing was required because we were leaving the next
day. I got the "all OK, no problems."
We then went to Murray st. Mall
for breakfast and Pat for some retail therapy. After a few hours we went back
to the hotel, well at least I did, and Pat went to another mall, just across the street from our hotel. Pat does not buy
much, but does like to window shop.
Around noon, the RAC service centre called and
said the car was ready. The guy (Peter) said that everything was done, but the
rear tyres needed to be changed now. I said why didn't you call me so I could arrange
it? Sorry was his statement. I got in the car and saw the “Service Due” light
go on. I asked Peter to reset it. Sorry we forgot. My confidence in RAC was now at an all-time
low.
I managed to locate a Bob Jane T
Mart and asked if they could help me? After some research he said yes but they
would need to locate were they could find these special tyres and replace them
sometime tomorrow. I said, we would be leaving Perth early in the morning. He
was very nice and traced a place to get the tyres and then sent someone to get
them. They did a great job and the car was ready by 4pm. I might add at a very
high premium. Each tyre cost over $750. At least now we have a fully serviced
car with good tyres.
I needed to get the day into a positive mode again. Pat and I went to Kings Park to watch sunset over Perth. Very nice. For dinner we went to Burswood Crown Casino (no gambling). We had a good time. The day did end in a positive note.
Tomorrow we are off to Norseman, WA
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