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Old 07-16-2008, 08:28 AM   #1
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The pickup was not running well the other day. I checked and the fuel pump was not putting out enough pressure. I pulled it off, rounded up the receipt from when I purchased it, and headed to the store. The pump had a lifetime warranty, and when I handed over the old pump and paper work they gave me a new pump at no charge. The receipt was dated March of 1988. I was almost embarrassed, but free is free.
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The pickup was not running well the other day. I checked and the fuel pump was not putting out enough pressure. I pulled it off, rounded up the receipt from when I purchased it, and headed to the store. The pump had a lifetime warranty, and when I handed over the old pump and paper work they gave me a new pump at no charge. The receipt was dated March of 1988. I was almost embarrassed, but free is free.
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Good move on finding the receipt.
I thought I was a cheapskate for keeping receipts forever. Had a similar deal in 2006 with a starter for my 79 Chevy pickup -sold later that year. With 207000 miles for $500.- I was amazed anyone actually was willing to pay money fro it.
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Leno has a great story of going in with his father to replace a lifetime-guaranteed toilet seat after 30 years. His dad had the receipt.
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I have been sticking vehicle repair receipts in the glove box for years. Otherwise, I would never have found it. I am not generally this anal about receipts.
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Leno has a great story of going in with his father to replace a lifetime-guaranteed toilet seat after 30 years. His dad had the receipt.
I wonder where Leno's dad stuck the receipt


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