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[BruceC]

It's a shame because Corner Shops were the heart of the community where you could get pretty much anything you needed and they were the hub where neighbours chatted to each other , the shopkeeper knew everyone personally and they promoted community spirit and togetherness you don't get that is huge stores and Supermarkets .

agree totally... and when I was a kid, the local service station (petrol station) - you could pickup anything - mower blades, sparkplugs for any car/mower/bike/outboard, fan belts, get flat tyres fixed while you waited - someone even used to come and serve you!!!!

These days its petrol and maybe oil, and overpriced drinks in the servo all run by the same people who run 7-11's here from Delhi

 

[Adanor]

We get our car fixed and inspected at the corner Shell Station. They always put up nice holiday displays for Halloween and Christmas, and they do all sorts of repairs. They offer all sorts of services and are very nice.