On Wed, 4 Sep 2002, ian Butler wrote:

> I've kept it in mind, and remember that junkyards are my
> friend if the dealer wants to ream me.

Yup.  Though some junkyards are starting to catch on -- some will just
look up what the dealer price for the part is, then take off a percentage
to decide what to charge you.

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