Mower menders is great. I have been using them for 20+ years. We used to take my dad's mowers there and we found them through friends who used them to maintain commercial equipment.
Now I'm taking my 13 year old mower there to drop it off and buy a new one.
The deck has a perforation and I prefer to just get a new machine. But I know they'll have what I need and either they'll help me load it up or it'll be delivered in a few days.
Mower Menders is much more reliable and helpful to me than the big box stores. I always see other pros in there and home owners bringing all kinds of gear.
They usually have parts too. But this time I'm chucking it and getting a new mower.
Give them a try. You'll be glad you did.
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