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    Flat Rate Mechanics

    I never said thats how long it takes us, thats just what the dealer charges. $160 an hour is very steep but the average home in this area is around 1 million so you get the picture....
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    snap on promo deal for november

    I got my November "Hot Tools" paper and it doesn't list this deal, whats up with that? I want a 3/8 knurled extension set and would love to get a free ratchet with it, is this only in certain areas?
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    Flat Rate Mechanics

    Here in Northern California: Acura dealer...Shop rate $160hr, we were at $175hr but cause times are tuff the manager lowered it.... minor service 1.0 Intermediate service 2.0 major service 3.0 front brakes 2.5 rear brakes 1.0 fuel induction service 1.0 throttle body cleaning 1.0 brake flush .8...
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    List your favorite Harbor Freight tool

    My favorite things from HF are their tarps and bungee cords......
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    Tool Box

    I think the quality of the harbor freight box has went down alot, i bought one about 6 years ago and it was solid and very well built, used it at my job everyday for 3yrs with no problems, my brother just bought one for his home garage and the first one was severely twisted, it's wheels were all...
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    Barrons Snap-On article "Putting the Snap Back in Snap-on"

    I have. I got an 8pc soft grip screwdriver set for $99, a flank drive plus metric wrench set 10mm-19mm for $99 and a 4pc plier/cutter/needle nose set for $99. Also talked my Snap On guy into sell me a long 1/2 drive ratchet (USA stamped) for $100, I thought they were great deals.....
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    Matco survey via Email

    I always use World Pac in Burlingame, factory parts delivered quickstyle for a great price......
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    Ratchet quality?

    A ratchet that works, thats all. I don't understand how people care about the comfort or feel in your hand of a ratchet or wrench. I wrench for a living and have never once stop to think how a tool feels in my hand, we're talking about tools here not woman products. As long as it works to do the...
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    Science Channel has how the make snap-on box

    That statement is so far from the truth its laughable. I've been working as a tech for dealerships for many years and some of the best techs i've ever worked with used cheaper toolboxes loaded with quality tools. The box doesn't make you a good tech, it might make you LOOK and FEEL like a better...
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    Sad Craig's List Rant

    Thats how i do it also, in the 18 years that i have been wrenching I have never had a credit contract with a tool truck, only small tabs no more than $500 also........
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    Snap on epiq bbq

    If i was a multi millionaire then i would probably buy it, but since i'm not my old school Weber grill will do just fine......
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    Snap-On KRL1022BPBO Roll Cab For Sale

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