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Old 04-08-2024, 07:15 AM   #565
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Originally Posted by Claude_C View Post
It's true that parts often cost too much money. I just replaced a part in my fridge. A plastic rack that was holding the meat drawer. $74 including taxes and shipping. I think the fridge cost us around $700-800. So, 10% for a small part...
A replacement fridge thermostat, just for the part, was almost 20% of the cost of a new better fridge (under €300).

I've scrapped two otherwise good cars because a replacement part was about €800 (1998 and 2020). Not worth it on a old car.
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