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    Quote Originally Posted by adrianh View Post
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    Agree. make that now 99.1%.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Darkangelyaya View Post
    I went and asked to test-drive my vehicle, together with the mechanic who worked on it. They voluntarily handed me the keys to my vehicle which was standing outside in the parking lot.
    After the testdrive I came back to the workshop, locked my vehicle, walked into the owner's office, and told her that I am taking my vehicle (outside in the public parking lot).
    She asked what about the payment, I told her that I never authorized any work, and do not intend to pay for anything.
    I walked out.
    Breaking the law?! Funny.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Darkangelyaya View Post
    I went and asked to test-drive my vehicle, together with the mechanic who worked on it. They voluntarily handed me the keys to my vehicle which was standing outside in the parking lot.
    After the testdrive I came back to the workshop, locked my vehicle, walked into the owner's office, and told her that I am taking my vehicle (outside in the public parking lot).
    She asked what about the payment, I told her that I never authorized any work, and do not intend to pay for anything.
    I walked out.
    Breaking the law?! Funny.
    Sorry. I realize my previous statement could have come across incorrect. I never meant to insult you at all, but merely wanted to know what their security procedures were?
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    Quote Originally Posted by SoftDux-Rudi View Post
    Sorry. I realize my previous statement could have come across incorrect. I never meant to insult you at all, but merely wanted to know what their security procedures were?
    No problem.
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    Well done Darkangel! That was brilliant - and inspirational.
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    I wave at them every time I drive by there...
    They NEVER wave back!
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