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T i m wrote:
Many garages won't refurb because it's often cheaper to replace (in
labour terms) and less risk to them should something go wrong.

And many garages don't seem to have mechanics anymore - merely fitters of
new parts.

What makes sense to someone paying £150 an hour labour may be total
nonsense to a competent DIYer.

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*Why isn't there a special name for the back of your knee?

Dave Plowman London SW
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