"See? Just check that this wire has not come loose. It is not necessary to replace the entire battery. He will drive the old car for a good six months before the problems start. "
"You're right," Sid agreed. Martin's younger colleague was clearly delighted with such a simple solution.
Martin has just repaired the second car. He left the third one for tomorrow, because it required more serious dredging under the chassis and the young mechanic did not want to start a job he knew he would not finish today. Of course, he asked his boss if that was acceptable, and Teddy didn't mind.
"You did a lot for one day," he praised. "You think you could handle new cars, too, like, you know, filled with electronics?"
"Yes, I could do it," assured Martin. "But for that you need the right diagnostic equipment that is not here."
"Well, yes," the old man nodded. "We are a car repair shop from a different era."
