What is a vic?
It's hard to troubleshoot via internet, but it sounds like you may have a clog somewhere in the system preventing the hot water in the block from getting to the radiator. Are both radiator hoses the same temp? Have you tried flushing the system?
Is it actually overheating? Possibly a bad gauge, but I woult think the mechanic could have figured that out if it were the issue.
Also this can happen when there is a vacume lock in the system, but not usually after only driving for one mile - even in 29 Palms.
Whatever you do, don't go back to that mechanic. It sounds like they bent you over and had their way with you.
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