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Re: Customer Owned Parts
Posted to Shop Management Forum on 9/13/2003

I just say, "Sorry, I only install parts I sell." The only exception is I'll use the customers R-12 or R-134a if it's in 30 or 50lb. drums. No blends and no small cans.

When I'm asked why not, since they have OEM parts, I simply explain a) If the parts are w... Login to read more.