So on Sunday I stop by the PO of our new (to us) 2004 IR Vert to pick up the 2nd key -- his wife had that key and was away when I picked up the car a couple of weeks ago. He asks how's the car is doing and I tell him the wife loves it but we've had a few maintenance items to attend to. Explain the fix to the seat back release lever (he was aware of this one) at about $300 and the battery/alternator replacements at about $900. He excuses himself for a minute and comes back with a $600 check, says he feels bad that those things happened and insists on splitting the bill with me. Totally unexpected and truly appreciated.