It's as simple as looking down
I’ve been working in auto since I was a teen, toiling away as an apprentice body maker.
But no matter how long I’ve been within the industry, there are days when I’m surprised by what I don’t know.
For instance, I was recently driving a rental car and on the way to returning it at the airport, I stopped into a service station to fill it up with petrol.
But I had a problem.
I was in a long line waiting my turn at the bowser when I realised I didn’t know which side of the car the fuel filler was on.
I looked in my mirrors but couldn’t see. So, I took a gamble on the right side.
I was wrong.
It was a lesson learned. But a mistake easy enough to make.
When I mentioned this to my local mechanic I was told something I should have already known, but didn’t.
So, here’s a little gem for you that might save you some time and the embarrassment of performing a three-point turn at your local servo.
The next time you’re in your car – or most likely, someone else’s – take a peek at the fuel gauge on the dashboard and, in most instances, you’ll notice a small arrow positioned on it, next to the bowser symbol. The direction of this arrow indicates which side the fuel filler is on.
It’s no big deal, but could mean the difference between a good day or a bad one.
Words: VACC CEO, Geoff Gwilym. As featured in the Herald Sun 25 October 2019.
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