pennies in the radio...

So a couple of weeks ago, the envoy started having problems. out of nowhere, the radio would turn off, the entire dash would go black, and all of the engine lights would flip on (the check engine, low oil, low tires, etc). We immediately took it into Nick snodgrass, our super awesome mechanic.

After a few days, he thought he figured out the problem (lubricated some of the electrical joints or something, i dont know squat about cars)

about 15 minutes after i walk off the lot, it starts doing it again. the next day we take it BACK in to Nicks. three days later, he thinks its fixed AGAIN, and we drive it home. the next morning, chris was driving the boys to the grocery store, when the entire car just stops working. wont turn over, wont start, absolutely NOTHING.

So we have it towed back to Nick. 8 DAYS later, the car is still at nicks. he STILL hasnt figured out the problem, has taken it apart, put it back together, and cant find what the heck the deal is. FINALLY, he takes a look inside the radio (who thinks to look in the radio? a desperate man, im sure!), when he sees some change in there. no, not like a 'change the world' kind of change, but a nickel, dime and a couple pennies kinda change!!! He takes them out, notices a few arcs melted into them and realizes....

My crazy punk kids slipped some change into the radio, and it was short circuit-ing the ENITRE electrical system, so bad that the dumb car wouldnt even start!!! SERIOUSLY- these boys owe me for this one!