Tire pressure sensors

As I was driving to my appointment this morning, the TPMS (tire pressure monitoring sensor) lit up on the dash.  Great.  Just as I was approaching the highway on-ramp, I get a low tire pressure light?  I got off at the next exit and stopped to check my tires.  Mind you, I check them before I even start the car and I didn't notice anything.  There was nothing wrong with the tires so I went on to my appointment.  I hate seeing the light on so I drove to the dealer after my appointment to get it checked out. 

This was the second time I had to take it in for inspection.  The first time was two weeks ago .. again, I was on my way to an appointment.  Geez .. there was no nail or anything wrong with the tires.  They re-programmed it and then gave me my keys back.

This time, they did the same thing .. however, the service guy told me that the next time this happens, they may have to replace the sensor itself since it's acting up and nothing seems to be wrong with the tires.  I used to think they were great to have but now .. they are beginning to annoy me.

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A Surprise at the Gas Station

Something pretty cool happened to me today while I was filling up at the Petro Can gas station.  On the other side of the pump that I was using, a gentleman pulled up in a 2007 Aston Martin Vantage.  I turned to the gentleman and I asked "Is that what I think it is?"  and he smiled and said "Yes, it's an Aston Martin".  This is the same car that was used in James Bond Casino Royale.  He was nice enough to let me take this picture of the car.

Even the door handles were funky!  He asked if I got a couple of pics of the car and I said yes, thank you.  He then opened the car door and invited me to sit in the driver seat!  My eyes went wide open.  He was letting me sit IN the car.  His wife was really nice too.  They get this a lot so they did not mind letting me sit in the car.  I got out and thanked him and told him that it really made my day.  Then he revved the engine and sped off.  That's an awesome car!

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