Making Much More Sense

After all the hassles brought in by claiming insurance, I’ve decided to get a new unit instead. It’s a 2012 Ford Everest.

Obviously, this is bigger, better and tougher than my late Ford Focus. I went with the Desert Bronze color which gives a twist to the usual black or white tone which customers usually choose. Also, it has more seating capacity so I can invite more friends over for out of town trips.

The 2012 edition of the Ford Everest has some few face lifts. It now sports a stock spoiler and illuminated scuff plates. This gives a big dose of “oomph” to the ride.

It also has an added bling (in grey color) on the bumper and some wood finish on the interior. I added a few thousands to have ICE installed as well. The ICE also has a reverse camera which aids me when I drive in reverse.

This is one hell of a top-of-the-line contender as I see a lot of trips coming my way. I had super dark tints applied so at least I cannot be seen easily if I drive alone. 3M  lives up to its name when I say I wanted to be hidden from unexpected company. Although, of course, if you put your hands at the side of your face near the eyes and lean over the windows, you will see the interior.

So far, so good. Although it had a couple of minor problems, the casa has already scheduled them for maintenance. All I’m waiting for is my plate. woohoo! Cheers to this new ride! A much more sensible choice than keeping the old Ford Focus with me.

Drive safely people!

Early morning of August 20, 2011, five of my friends and I were passing the stretch of National Highway, Calamba, Laguna from Nuvali, Sta. Rosa. It was at around six o’clock in the morning when we passed the curve near Bagong Kalsada. Whilst on the fourth gear, I turned right as the road dictated and the right front wheel slid towards the right as there was this uneven, unfinished asphalt project whatsoever. The sudden change in lane caused panic as it forced me to steer the wheel to the right a bit more. And with lack of enough sleep, it was too late for me to turn the wheel to the left to gain back control.

This was the uneven/unfinished lane after the curve.

A few meteres from where the car slid to the right, we hit the nearest concrete barrier that separates the land and the main road. There was a creek (kanal) between them. The car went air-borne having the right front wheel smash onto the soil as it propelled forward a few meters. We were stopped by a signage post saying, “the road goes to the left” –yeah right!

The airbag went off. I remember it being inflated as my face goes towards it. It felt soft but it has this distinguishing foul odor, more like burnt rubber. The engine went off and all I can hear was the flasher pointing to the right and the stereo playing “Backseat by New Boys feat. The Cataracts and Dev”

On the dashboard I see some icons lit up. There’s the airbag, ABS, right flasher, check engine.

On a split second, I heard a loud bang as the car smashes onto the right. There where sparks all over the dashboard. Everything went bright white until I realized the airbag stopping my face hitting the steering wheel. Upon realizing what happened, I uttered “Okay lang kayo lahat? Naku, lagot ako sa dad ko” I went out the vehicle to see the perimeter. My friends, one by one, tried to walk out the car as well. I asked Diana to step out the car only to realize, it was the passenger side that got hit. I confirmed that everyone was okay.

The baranggay tanods nearby checked if we were all okay. And since no one got hurt, they went off saying “Ah wala naman pala nasaktan, tara na.” I reached into the glove compartment trembling to get the number to call and the policy number of the insurance. I got a truck to pick the car up and have it brought to Ford San Pablo.

To cut the long story short. Insurance declared that it was total wrecked and they will give us a lump sum amount based on the market value of the vehicle to date. Until now, we’re still waiting for the said payment. So there, marque26 -focus no more.

Thank heavens we’re all okay! Thank you, Lord!  Thanks to my mom, for always guiding me wherever I go!  Salamat din sa mga tumawag, nag-text, nagcomment sa Facebook, sa Twitter at kung sa paanong paraan pa yan. Good thing we’re all safe. Built tough talaga ang Ford! 

We had a Good Run, my Focus and I. Drive safely, you guys!