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the industry has been built for fitters, it ended up being cheaper to put a new gear box on than repair it, it ended up being cheaper to fit a new engine than repair one (not in all case's)

I think now that the recession is on the way, things will change. Were not going to be a throw away nation any more?????????? (uk)

more repairing less replacing??????

your views???????????????
  • Posted 6 Dec 2008 18:27
  • By upliftUK
  • joined 17 Nov'08 - 42 messages
  • leicestershire, United Kingdom
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