"Don Pearce" wrote in message
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On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:54:41 +1100, "Trevor Wilson"
wrote:


**Nothing of the sort. Here in Australia, we use English as it was
intended.
Here is a dictionary definition of the word:

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/service

Over here servicing is topping up the oil on a Garrard 401
or adjusting the bias current and offset voltage on a Linsley Hood.

**The English do not necessarily understand how to use their own language.


That is the usual rather unhelpful dictionary definition.

**I suggest you read ALL the definitions.


In normal usage, Service refers to routine maintenance performed to a
schedule. Repair is an ad hoc event, setting right a fault. Some
repair may occur during a service, but that will be the exception
rather than the rule.

When I have my car serviced, the brakes and oil are changed and other
consumable parts are inspected. If something goes wrong during normal
use, I send it for repair, not a service. The repair is a specific
task.

**As I stated: The English do not necessarily understand how to use their
own language.


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Trevor Wilson
www.rageaudio.com.au