Definitely Larry Niven. Still a huge fan of the Ring World books.

Funny.. she doesnt LOOK druish..

Well the funny thing about the auto makers, and why I blame them for causing issue. At least around here, the skilled tradesmen clock in and go home for the day, and in the back of the plants, if you manage to sneak back there without alerting the workers. There is often hammocks and minifridges loaded with beer.