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Old 29-01-17, 20:37
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Originally Posted by Grant Bowker View Post
Avoid anywhere like Canadian Tire where the kid at the counter can't even sell you a 12V 7" sealed beam headlight bulb without knowing what vehicle it fits to find the stock number in his computer.
He will also need to know the engine size before he can look anything up for you, as if that would make a difference on the majority of body parts.

A good parts counterman has to have some years of experience, and should not give you a puzzled look when you ask for something like a vacuum advance.
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