It was bound to happen, but did it have to happen so quickly? This morning after dropping my daughter at daycare I had an unfortunate run-in with a small deer. After no more than 24 hours back on the road the Passat is once again in the shop though thankfully under the wrench of another, more skilled, crash repair expert.

I still need to take the car to the body shop for an estimate but according to my insurance agent I should be covered save for a $100 deductible. It may seem like bad luck that the Passat has once again suffered major trauma but surprisingly the vehicle is still functional. With the exception of a busted passenger side mirror everything works including both the headlight and turn signal which have busted lens covers. Despite the oil leaks and frequent component failure this car is a tank. It has never left me stranded on the side of the road.