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Unless you use an agent

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Yup - all OEM use only the best, highest quality, top notch components so their customers can enjoy miles and miles and years and years of trouble free motoring. Google Tesla door handles, BMW plastic intake manifolds, ... I could go on and on.

Now gone from 'free' to 'cheaper'

Broken piston rings or a scored cylinder will show up on a simple compression test or cylinder leakdown test. Remove spark plugs, connect gauge, crank over engine.

He is doing it for himself, not for anybody else. So your mythical 'What If' does not apply.

Did you miss the part of my post where I said "all OEMs" ? So N. American, European, All Asian OEMs are covered under 'China Bashing' ?

So now ... it has changed from being 'Free' to 'Saving money' ?

I have a rigid cover - if I want to haul something oversize I have hooks mounted on the roof of the carport. Use ratchet straps to lift off the cover enuf to drive away. When job finished back under cover, lower, secure.

There are bad roads and good roads in every country on Earth, and Thailand is no exception. On trips CNX BKK we cruise at 150 - 160. Never a problem. No potholes a foot deep !!! Some people LOVE drama !!! 555

Tim is a great resource. He would know without a doubt

No aggressor gives a hoot about the people in the country they invade. It is all a money game, played by the same 'Ol players, for the same goals, at the same costs. "Be the First One on your Block to have your Boy come Home in a Box' This is the reality.

555 - they have been making fasteners for years. The problem is trying to use the cheapest materials and manufacturing. Things that all OEMs - and particularly our CCCP northern neighbors - do all the time.

Agree. Most people analyze everything before, during, and after they do it. My analysis comes down to something like this - Pull the trigger ... Good, I hit the target. Or too bad, I missed. End Of - onward and upward. Remain Open - many things come your way if you do.

Which is where most all the stuff for sale at Baan Tawai comes from

We do the same - in the parking lot after all paperwork taken care of. Always surprises them !!! 555

TPB 2022 version

Never been asked by the police for $$$ after accident. Always have First Class insurance - or 2+ - then call the insurance company, they send someone out who handles everything. Do they pay the police - Unknown.

There is a Wat near Mae Hong Son where English speaking monks live and teach. But running to - or away - from whatever is not , IM not so HO, wise. You can Run, but you Can't Hide.

Children need to be taught to stand up, think for themselves, and don't take bull from anyone.