Mechanical Matters

the Auto Edge

There is an old piece of advice: The most important items of 4x4 equipment are a pack of cards and a bottle of whisky. If your vehicle breaks down, sit down, take out the cards and start playing patience. After a while someone will come along, stand looking over your shoulder and say, "You can place the nine of diamonds on the ten of clubs". You then offer them a drink and they will fix your car.[*]

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[*] Does anyone know the origin of this advice, so that it can be attributed correctly?