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Default OT Why $7.50 is enough

On 02/26/2021 11:19 AM, Ralph Mowery wrote:
Service stations mean lots of things now. Many in my area mainly pump
gas (most are really pump it yourself) and maybe change or repair tires
and a few minor things like wipers and light bulbs and oil changes. I
think a lot of their money comes from the safety inspections. That is
about all that is required of by cars of today. Anything else is usually
a major repair and requires lots of skill.


I think there is one real service station in town. For most the gas
pumps are an addition to the casino or mini-mart that barely break even/