When we lived on the Mainland my wife drove Volvo V70 T5. Surprisingly, it turned out to be a hot rod that cruised at 100 MPH+, handled great and, with the optional third seat, carried seven people. I used it occasionally to tow the boat to one-day events.

I was working on the truck one day and needed some parts so I took her car. The dog wanted to go so I put him in the back seat. At the first stop sign I put my foot into it like I did towing the boat and the result was…