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Reliable Auto repair (recommendation)

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From: Scott Phillips
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 1995 00:00
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I hope this is the correct forum.  Generally I only see negative comments here, but I hope that a recommendation will be received as well.


I recently had occasion to have some electrical work done on my car.  It's an 
ancient beast ('69 Buick) and I was rather afraid to take it in since the value
of the car is at best $700 or so (maybe as scrap metal).

Anyhow, I took it to Bascom Auto Electric.  They replaced the starter, advised
me that several other things SHOULD be done (sound familiar?) and then asked
what I wanted to do.  I opted for the new starter, a replaced battery cable
and nothing more.  They understood and did the job for less than the estimate.

Additionally, they gave me a ride home from the shop and picked me up to get
the car.  BTW:  they dropped me by the bank on the way home since they dont
take checks so I could get some cash.

The service was great, the price was reasonable and my car now runs like it did
prior to the "problem".  I am very pleased that I didn't get fleeced (or at 
least I dont feel I was).

If you're interested, they are on Bascom Avenue, just south of San Carlos 
on the left side as you're travelling south.
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Date: 1995/06/13
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