Getting a Flat Tire
Jaloliddin: What is that Thumping noise?
Minisa: I don’t hear anything.
Jaloliddin: I think you have a Flat tire.
Minisa: The left Rear tire has a slow Leak, but I just Inflated it the last time I was at the Gas station, so I’m sure it’s fine.
Jaloliddin: No, really, I think you need To pull off to the side of the road.
Minisa: We’re on a busy freeway, but if you insist.
Jaloliddin: Wow, your tire is definitely flat. See how the tire is completely Worn out, with hardly any Tread left?
Minisa: Yeah, well, I’ve been meaning to get a new one. Now what?
Jaloliddin: We need to change it. Let’s see if you have a Jack and a Spare tire.
Minisa: I think they’re in the Trunk, but I don’t think I could do it myself.
Jaloliddin: [sigh] Right. I’ll change the tire. Do you have a Wrench so I can get the Lug nuts off?
Minisa: I have some basic tools in the trunk, too, I think.
Jaloliddin: Put your Hazard lights on and I’ll get to work. At least your Rim doesn’t look Bent.
Minisa: I’m glad to hear that. What should I do?
Jaloliddin: Bone up on basic car maintenance?
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