Old story:
A motorist pulled in to buy petrol, and noticed that one of the side/park lamps was out. He kicked it, but without results. A rummage in the boot/trunk turned up a toy hammer from his son's 'tool' set, and the sharper impact jarred the bulb into operation.
When he tried to leave he discovered that the starter bendix gear had jammed, so he lifted the bonnet/hood and dealt to that with the 'hammer.' Success, and as he got out to close the bonnet, a mechanic hurried over to the car.
"Look mate, I'm not interested in the motor, but can I have first refusal on the hammer?"


The story has been around since you COULD kick sidelamps.