[RosieCotton]

Do you have any days-off built up? We could have dad make an appointment one day, and drive up there, hang out at the beach while it's being worked on.

That might could work...

If I'm going to be told it's going to cost $1500 or some such to fix this time...I'd at least like to know if it's the truth so I can make an informed decision.

[HairOfTheDog]

Let me know what day would work best, and what issues you want looked at, and I'll have dad make an appt.