Local mechanic told me parts mark up was necessary for him to stay in business. He'd install my parts but I would have to pay his margin as an add on. He was one of the best so I'd take him stuff that I or others couldn't fix. We always agreed on the price and work before hand and he never charged for his mis-diagnosis. He also wouldn't diagnose for free and let me take his info and do the repair myself. I'm sorry he's retired.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.