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Old 10-23-2012, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dropnosky View Post
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additionally, my impression these days is that its a rare person who understands the value of preventative maintenance and brings their car in to be tuned up on a regular basis. Cars are now viewed as throwaway, not as machines requiring tending.

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That's also industry encouraged - 5 to 7 years and then buy a new one please!

Some people have been quite shocked that I can (or we can!) still get spares for my (our!) 30+ year old car(s) when they struggle to find parts for their 10 year old eurobox...
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