Reborn in America: I Have an Equipment Slot

After filling the car with gas, Irving pulled out $300 with a pained expression.

Although he only recently got his first car, Irving is already experiencing the feeling of spending money like water.

Irving went to the convenience store at the gas station and bought two bottles of water and a buttered bread for breakfast.

After finishing breakfast, Irving drove to a car repair shop recommended by James.

He had just driven his car to the entrance of the auto repair shop when a burly Black man in a blue mechanic's uniform came out, took off his gloves, approached Irving, and gestured, "Hey buddy, Dodge Auto Repair Shop. How can I help you?"

"Hello, Dodge, I'm Irving, a friend of James." Irving stepped out of the RV, shook hands with the other man, and said warmly:

"James told me that I'm a vintage enthusiast and also a great car mechanic, so I'd like to have my old RV serviced and repaired here."

"Good eye, buddy!" Dodge patted Irving lightly on the shoulder, then circled the RV once, his eyes shining.

"A 1986 Winnie-Bag?! Cool!" Dodge exclaimed in surprise, his eyes glued to the RV.

He himself is a seasoned collector of classic cars, so he naturally knew that this was one of Winneburg's most classic models.

In the classic American TV series "Breaking Bad," the protagonist White first started his drug-making business in the same type of RV.

Although the paint job and color of the vehicle are slightly different from the original model, this classic version attracted a lot of passersby to watch and take pictures as soon as it was parked here.

"Hey buddy, can I go in and take a look?" Dodge was itching to get his hands on the classic RV and rubbed his hands together.

"Of course!" Irving took out his keys, opened the car door, and warmly invited the other party to take a tour.

Dodge glanced at the classic 8s and 90s style of the interior and exclaimed with a look of nostalgia, "Dude, you've hit the jackpot!"

"The interior and space of your RV are so well preserved. There are very few RVs from the 80s that are preserved this well, not to mention in Miami, even in the whole of Florida."

After all, these kinds of RVs have always been the exclusive domain of the wealthy. Ordinary people can't even afford the annual maintenance and taxes, let alone buy one.

This is true not only in the United States, but also in other countries around the world.

Not everyone has the time and energy to travel and vacation in a motorhome.

"Hey buddy, can you tell me where you got this amazing vintage car? How much did it cost?" Dodge asked curiously, examining the various wiring and electrical components inside the car.

"Of course, it's no secret," Owen shrugged, stating truthfully.

"I found this car at a car graveyard in the Shangcheng District. The owner said it had been parked there for three years. He really liked the car, so he cleaned it up from time to time."

When I went there, I immediately fell in love with this car!

After some haggling, I bought it for $1000...

"How much?! $1000?!" Dodge's eyes widened, his face full of question marks.

"What a joke! If this Winnie-Pooh is properly maintained and repainted, it could easily fetch twenty or thirty thousand dollars!"

The shop owner is selling it so cheaply, could there be something seriously wrong with this car?

Give me your car keys, and I'll check the interior of the car for you right now.

Hearing the other person say that, Owen felt uneasy and immediately handed over the car keys.

After receiving the keys, Dodge drove the RV into the vehicle repair warehouse.

Irving followed him inside, and to his surprise, the Dodge auto repair shop was doing good business.

Several cars were being repaired in the warehouse, and some were even already repaired and cleaned, waiting for their owners to drive them away.

It seems the repair shop James recommended must have good skills.

Irving thought to himself.

After parking the RV at the repair location, Dodge asked Irving to wait a moment.

A few minutes later, Dodge came out carrying a bunch of repair tools.

Under Irving's curious gaze, Dodge put on gloves and started tinkering with the RV using various tools.

The first thing to check is the engine and related components at the front of the vehicle.

After opening the hood, Dodge slowly shook his head, gesturing for Owen to come forward, and began to explain:

"Sure enough, the chain has been replaced, and the cylinder head bolts have been tampered with. This engine has obviously been overhauled. And the starter battery isn't even original; it's a used, no-name brand. No wonder it's being sold for such a low price..."

Upon hearing Dodge's words, Owen's lips twitched.

No wonder the dealership owner agreed to the price after I tried to cut it in half right away; apparently, the car's engine had been overhauled.

Without a doubt, these marks in the engine compartment were definitely repaired by the car dealership owner to get the RV running.

Great!

Irving sighed and rubbed his forehead.

Forget it, $1000 is already a great deal to buy a working RV, why would I want a bicycle?

After all, this RV is nearly forty years old, so it's quite impressive that it can still be driven on the road.

Irving tried to comfort himself.

After checking the engine, Dodge then began checking the oil level, air filter, and other areas in the engine compartment.

Good news, everything else is in excellent condition, so it seems the previous owner really took good care of the car.

The bad news is that the spark plugs used to start the engine are severely corroded due to exposure to the elements, and if they are not replaced, the RV will not be able to start for a long time.

The worse news is that these old-style spark plugs are now rare on the market, and one spark plug costs $100. He would need to replace all five spark plugs in his engine.

Replacing just a spark plug costs $500!

This made Irving feel sorry for him.

Before Irving could even catch his breath, the Dodgers started causing trouble again.

He used a lift to raise the RV and quickly started changing the engine oil.

In the blink of an eye, an hour had passed.

Watching Dodge work up a sweat, inspecting and repairing the entire chassis of the RV, Owen couldn't help but feel uneasy.

No, they even replaced the folding stairs next to the carriages?

What happened to the promise that it would just be a simple check of the car's condition?

Irving glanced at his wallet and the cash he carried, already starting to worry about the scenario where the other party would repair the entire car and then present him with an exorbitant bill.

Just as Irving was hesitating whether to remind the other party...

At this point, Dodge was completely absorbed in repairing this old relic and couldn't tear himself away.

Now, if he finds anything wrong, he has to fix it.

Only in this way can this artwork be saved to the greatest extent possible.

Dodge, covered in dust, crawled out from under the vehicle and saw that the RV's water tank was too small. He immediately told his apprentice to get a larger water tank.

But when he looked up and saw Owen frowning and looking hesitant, he realized what was going on.

broken!

I was so focused on fixing the car that I forgot to discuss the price beforehand!