Sunday, June 27, 2010

A Discount Is A Discount, No Matter What It's Called

Last week I had to get some work done on my car. I had a bent rim (thanks, Detroit streets!) and my "check engine" light had been on for a while, so some sensor/filter/thingy had to be looked at and repaired to take care of that problem.

When I was looking over the invoice at home after having picked up my car, I saw they gave me a "Senior Citizens Discount". Now, on the one hand, that could make me feel bad - I mean, do I really look 30 years older than I actually am? On the other hand, I'll take it, because the repairs were expensive enough.

I do prefer the discount I get at Jiffy Lube, though. I've been going to the same Jiffy Lube for my oil changes for years and Tyrone, the manager there, knocks a few bucks off my bill by giving me the "Pretty Lady Discount". That's more like it!

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