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Sweat the Small Stuff

On the road today, I passed a new Lincoln MKZ. The car had some stylish lines, but what caught my eye in passing was the little flange on the fuel cover that sticks out and makes it possible to open with your finger. Almost all late-model cars, especially within the luxury market, have flush fuel covers that allow you to access the tank via interior button or other action. On the Lincoln, this detail seems a flaw that would escape all but the most discerning eyes, but nevertheless, a remnant of inattention that leaves the car looking unrefined and lazy.

Will it affect how the car drives? Doubtful. Will it protect you in a crash? Certainly not. Does it make me want to buy a Lincoln? Nope. If Lincoln overlooks the little things, what else have they neglected to put the finishing touches on? As my father instilled in me, if something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right. Mind your craft & sweat the small stuff.


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