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Re: Reliable Auto repair (recommendation)

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From: Brian Gordon
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 1995 00:00
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In article <fatmanDA4Luz.B4A@netcom.com> fatman@netcom.com (Scott Phillips) writes:
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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.
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>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.
>
>

That echos my experience with them for the last several years -- highly
recommended ...

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From: briang@netcom.com (Brian Gordon)
Subject: Re: Reliable Auto repair (recommendation)
Date: 1995/06/13
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