WWN Motoring: Of Course It’s The Fucking Head Gasket

“Hi, I’ve noticed my car overheating slightly during heavy traffic, plus I’ve also spotted some oil stains on my driveway. A quick google search suggests that I might have blown my head gasket, which seems costly to repair. Is there anything else it could be?”

No. It’s the head gasket. Of course it’s the fucking head gasket. What the fuck else could it be.

What, did you think you were special?

Did you think that perhaps that when you bought a car that was over ten years old, with every last penny you could scrape together, that it would be free from this kind of mechanical woe?

Perhaps you thought that there was something else wrong with the car, something simple. Even though all signs pointed to head gasket trouble, perhaps you hoped that your car was different; a car with an indestructible head gasket that just needed something simple like a seal replaced somewhere along the line.

A seal that cost what, four… five euro, tops?

The garage wouldn’t even charge you to repair it.

“No, no, keep your money, we’re embarrassed by how little work it took to fix this problem. Get us again next time. Light a candle for us when you’re at mass. Here’s your keys. Bye Bye”.

Some fucking chance pal.

It’s the head gasket.

You’re fucked.

Enjoy eating Koka Noodles for the next six weeks motherfucker.