A key is an instrument that is used to operate a lock. A typical key consists of two parts: the blade, which slides into the keyway of the lock and distinguishes between different keys, and the bow, which is left protruding so that torque can be applied by the user.
An unlocking device for the ignition switch, doors, trunk, gas cap, etc.
Fix or mend (a thing suffering from damage or a fault)
a formal way of referring to the condition of something; "the building was in good repair"
Put right (a damaged relationship or unwelcome situation)
the act of putting something in working order again
Make good (such damage) by fixing or repairing it
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken; "She repaired her TV set"; "Repair my shoes please"
365.93 YIP365.40 Amatuer Car Repair *FAIL*
Insert Key & Turn.
Car goes *click!*
hmm. Car should go Vroom! Not *click*
Go purchase new battery
Extract old battery (wear gloves to minimize grease and chance of battery acid burn)
Insert Battery (have fun wrestling with battery strap)
Reconnect.
Insert Key & Turn.
Car goes *click*
*grumble*
oh poo.
Looks like it's the starter. Car had to be Towed to shop. :(
Hamish and the car key
So let's see what happens in Vox if I send two pictures out of Picasa
at the same time...
This was taken on Tuesday last (27.08.2007) just after I got my Nikon
kit lens back from the repair shop (it fell and hit the tiled floor,
smashing the UV filter and mashing the threads on the filter -- not a
fun moment, I can tell you!)