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Posted by dave guest on March 17, 2007 at 18:48:24 from (4.229.123.176):
In Reply to: Darned Dishonest auto service centers posted by Dave from MN on March 17, 2007 at 13:13:12:
For 10 years I worked radio tv repair. This was the 60's. Of 6 shops, 4 told me each day what my quota was-how much money to take from customers. I complained about this and was told to change anything but better have X dollars for each call. This was the usual practice. One said use any old parts, jump fuses with wire, just keep the customer quiet for I believe 30 days. Had to go independent and illegal to give people an honest job for honest price. Was blackballed by the industry. Licensing boards, too. Detroit
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