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The Livery Stable Automotive
804 E Dennis Ave, Olathe, KS 66061, United States
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The Livery Stable Automotive
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Ca
Review №1

Got an oil change. Did not take long at all. Nice waiting area of you need to wait. They always do great work.

Le
Review №2

I own a new to me 04 Chevy Silverado 1500 manual transmission. My truck was not starting so I had to have it towed into a shop. Livery Stable was recommended by a friend. I called them and they suggested having Marvins Tow (they are listed on their website) bring my truck in AND if I had the tow put on my bill I would get their pricing! So from the start they saved me money! The repair was timely, took a few days for them to get to it, the sign of a busy shop. When the truck got to the shop it started. When they called me I asked them to go ahead and do a once over to see if they could find the issue. They did, drove the truck several times and finally the mechanic had it act up on him. He ran other tests and finally narrowed down the issue. I know they spent more than 1 hour on diagnosing this issue, yet I was only charged the 1 hour diagnostic fee. They replaced the part and even tested it the next day to make sure it was running properly. The price was fair, especially including a tow! The work was honest and they communicated with me all along the way. We have five cars in our family fleet and they have earned a return visit since we only buy used cars! Thank you Livery Stable for fixing my truck.

Ja
Review №3

Honest service and low prices! Have gone here for many years with no issues. They will tell you what realistically can wait and how long it will last and also when something absolutely must be done now. Could not recommend more.

Ab
Review №4

This place gives great service and good information on what the situation is with your vehicle. They also seem to know everybody in town, so are heavily invested in their reputation.

Ta
Review №5

Awesome mechanics that will find the problem, fix it and give it back better than you brought it without trying to upsell you on something you dont need. Honest and blue collar. They have my business for life.

N
Review №6

In and out in less than an hour after fixing an exhaust issue. Reasonably priced and very friendly. Will be going back!

Je
Review №7

Bart and his team of mechanics are fantastic! I had to get our car serviced right before going on a family trip and they did a great job. If you are looking for a mechanic thats honest and has quality workmanship at a fair price - look no further! I will use them again and recommend to anyone!

Sa
Review №8

Friendly, prompt, and very helpful with all my questions! Will be using them again.

Ro
Review №9

Bart and everyone at The Livery Stable are honest, courteous, professional and downright friendly.In an industry that has been known for the lack of those traits, it is much appreciated. We are repeat customers and will continue to be so. I even recommended them to my mother for her car maintenance! Well done, Livery Stable!

st
Review №10

If you are looking for an all around great auto service/maintenance buisness, this most likely the best out there. First of all trustworthy. Dont find that much anymore. Very professional. Great service cost on anything needed. Very fast service. I will be returning for any car service from this point on. Oh yeah. Great bunch of guys!

Ce
Review №11

Another great experience. Great service and fast car return.

St
Review №12

I have been taking my cars to The Livery Stable for a several years. The mechanics are all knowledge and extremely customer service oriented. They continue to go above and beyond at every visit. I never hesitate to refer family and friends.

Ky
Review №13

Bret and crew are great, have fair prices, and do excellent work. Its the only place I take my cars if its something I dont do myself.

De
Review №14

This great place made it possible for me to make a dream come true. Ive wanted a small beater truck for a long time and recently found it. I test drove it and bought it on the spot, knowing that the guys at Livery Stable would tell me HONESTLY what needed to be fixed immediately and what could wait. They diagnosed its (many) issues, called me with cost estimates and had it fixed in three days. As a woman it is really important to me to know that Im being told the truth about what needs to be done and not to be made to feel stupid for asking questions. Livery Stable is amazing, I couldnt recommend them any more highly!Debbie Ellsworth, Olathe

Ka
Review №15

I recently bought a car from a seller who told me about things he fixed. After my power steering went out and Livery Stable employees looked at the vehicle, I was upset to hear that everything the seller told me he fixed was actually not fixed. With that being said, the guys at Livery were friendly and listened to all my concerns. I was told by Auto Zone that I needed my transmission fluid changed, but the guys here told me it wasn’t ready yet and that was an honest truth that saved me money. They even finished my car 2 days sooner than expected. I highly recommend them. They are honest, professional, and friendly.

Gr
Review №16

I live 700 miles away from Olathe. My daughter is attending college in Olathe at MNU.I asked a friend of mine where I should send my daughter for work on her car. She had a burned out headlamp. (Normally, I would service my own vehicles...but the miles are too great for a simple repair.)My friend highly recommended The Livery Stable Automotive. He said that they are honest, trustworthy, and reliable. That was good enough for this daddy to set an appointment for my daughter.The required service was completed efficiently, and my daughter was treated with respect and appreciation.THANK YOU Livery Stable for your service.

Da
Review №17

My wife brought her car here to have her brakes fixed, something I normally do, but there was snow on the ground and man it was cold outside! Its not my first go around with auto repair so I kinda had a price figured up in my head, with and without rotor replacement. They targeted it precisely, but... and do I mean a big ol but... :) They called me later that morning with a bit of bad news, it seems that my wife was near catastrophe, not far from having a wheel pop plum off the car as she barrels, I mean daintily rolls down the highway. Unfortunately for me that means the price was going to about triple. At first there was a little sticker shock, it wasnt anything I really wanted to hear. But its my family and I want them safe, it also meant that according to man law I was mandated to do some investigating. These guys not only broke down what the problem was, they readily itemized the costs, gave me options, suggestions based on real safety concerns and then the owner told me what order hed prioritize repairs for his own family. We bit the bullet and had it all done. But you best believe when I got home, (as much as I didnt want to), I got under the car an checked it all out. Like the precision of a surgeon with a life in the balance they replaced all the necessary components to Make My Family Safe Again! Sometimes blessings come in the most trying of circumstances, these folks made it better. Thanks!

Mi
Review №18

The Livery Stable Automotive shop is amazing. Dropped my car off the night before and was called the next morning by 8 am. The have detailed information about what needed fixed now and what could wait. Very informative and kind. This is the only place i will take my vehicles now. Thank you

Gr
Review №19

I recently used them to do an alignment on my 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The staff was extremely professional and they had it done when they said they would. I was very impressed by this and they were the best priced that I could find. I will definitely be back!

Jo
Review №20

Livery Stable is the most trusting and friendly place I have had my autos worked on...and I am older, Ive had a few vehicles in my day! I appreciate them telling me whats going on and the cost before they fix it and charge me...Yes that has been done at other places. I appreciate the guys going over with me what they have done and why, I know little about cars, and they are respectful to my knowledge or lack of. Thanks guys!!

Br
Review №21

Very happy with the service I got today. They are friendly and honest and up front with you.

Co
Review №22

I went to The Livery Stable for the first time last week! I took my car in for an oil change first and had a great, uneventful experience. Then on Thursday I took our Honda Odyssey in to balance the tires in preparation for a weekend trip on Friday morning. The team quickly told me that balancing wasnt our problem, but that we needed new tires! The guys at The Livery Stable had our new tires in hand and on the van before we left for our trip at 9:00 am the next morning!! We had a smooth ride! Superior service and trustworthy! Couldnt ask for more from an auto shop!!

Ho
Review №23

Bart and his guys were very professional and got our truck fixed faster than I expected! Excellent customer service and great work on our vehicles. Very honest and great prices. We will only bring our vehicles here from now on!

Ji
Review №24

This is a terrific shop.Ive recommended the Livery Stable to dozens of people. Bruce and his people are really honest, straightforward, price-competitive, and they do really good work. I think we started using the Livery Stable in the early 1990s. My entire extended family represents about 15 vehicles these days, and aside from one BMW (he doesnt work on those) the Livery Stable takes care of all of them.Right now my two oldest vehicles have 252K and 154K miles and they see Bruce whenever they have issues. They run great.The shop is small, so you need to make an appointment. After theyve had a look at it, theyll call, tell you what needs doing, what might be put off, and how much whatever you decide will cost out the door.When you keep your vehicles as long as we do, getting a mechanic that you like and trust is a huge deal. Were very happy with the Livery Stable.

Be
Review №25

Very knowledgeable staff, very clean shop & NO junk cars laying around. i religiously maintain my cars & had my 2015 Sonic serviced for (Transmission Drain & Fill only) .No other shop does this, every other ship will flush transmission.(a huge no no...)also had services done forBrakestiresheadlight replacementbatteryAlertnatoroil changes.& will soon service the water pump, radiator & starter.this shop has my VoteOh yes. did i mention 🙂 NO junk cars laying around.

Da
Review №26

This is the only place I take my cars for service. My current ride is a 2002 Nissan Frontier with 245k and still going strong. The Livery Stable helps me keep it road worthy. After changing my own oil for 50 years, Ive decided to retire and let them do it. Only a few dollars more that buying the oil and filter myself. Next in the shop will be my new Outback.

Ka
Review №27

Barton was fantastic in helping me out to get my tire fixed! Im a college student on a tight schedule and budget and he was able to find a solution that worked well for me and my car, got it done the same day, and was fantastic in explaining everthing to me along the way! I highly recommend this facility and their work - you cant go wrong with going to Livery Stable!

St
Review №28

I normally use Livery Stable for the most challenging issues with my four vehicles. They have never disappointed. From diagnosis to explanation and repair, they are the best. Fair price and the most reliable service. I could not recommend them more highly. If you like to deal with honest, mom n pop type places, Livery Stable is the place to go.

An
Review №29

Good, Fast ServiceMy vehicle was in the service bay within 5 minutes of arrival. I asked about and was fully informed on all aspects of the service to be performed. Wait time was reasonable for the requested service. Staff were very freindly and informative. I liked the summary sheet provided with the invoice that described all work performed and items checked.

Ke
Review №30

Livery Stable is a great automotive repair shop. Not your typical dirty hole in the wall they have a clean great looking shop. All the guys working there are great and straight forward. They can take are of just about anything you might be in need of. From auto repair to fleet trucks to trailer work.

Mi
Review №31

Bruce and Barton are father and son owners of The Livery Stable Automotive. The business is family and they treat their customers like family. I find their diagnostics to be honest and upfront. I find their service to be timely, professionally performed and, most importantly, reliable. I find their labor costs to be extremely fair. I unequivocally trust The Livery Stable with all of my automotive needs.

Jo
Review №32

My husband Vince and I enjoy doing business with the Livery stable. Bart and his crew are friendly and knowledgeable about the details of your car. Yes that is their job, but they go above and beyond to help and explain when necessary. Thanks Livery Stable, we can depend on your honesty and hard work.

Mi
Review №33

Excellent service. They were honest and upfront with me, letting me know that I shouldnt waste my time or money on a lost cause. Cant thank them enough for not just taking my money and then coming to the conclusion that it wasnt worth it. Always recommend these guys whenever someone needs an honest opinion on a repair or service.

Ma
Review №34

Do you live in Johnson County? If you do, this is the shop for you! Clean, honest and deliver what they advise. Bart couldnt be more knowledgeable about his trade. Cars or Trucks, give them a shot, you will switch to Livery Stable for all things vehicle going forward. Thank you for everything Livery Stable!

De
Review №35

Another great experience. Livery Stable handled a complicated repair with an older vehicle like the pros that they air. The diagnosis was shared promptly and out-the-door price was precisely as promised. Our familys also bought two sets of Michelins recently and were blown away by the value and extras like rotation/balancing. We recommend Livery Stable to everyone we know for the best car service and products. Thank you!

Ji
Review №36

My first experience was purchasing tires from the Livery Stable. I was so happy with the service received that I have been a loyal customer ever since. They are my first choice when having any type of service done on my vehicle. Oil change appointments are speedy. I feel that I get honest, professional and timely service done by Bruce, Bart and the staff.

aa
Review №37

Always great, honest service. Only shop I will go to!

Bu
Review №38

Had exhaust issues with my 2014 Shelby GT500. They took me in right away, and fixed the problem in less than an hour.Technicans were very professional. This place is very clean and well organized. I will be using the Livery Stable to repair all 3 of our vehicles from now on. I feel very fortunate to have found them!Bud Olesen

JA
Review №39

Knowledgable, honest and priced fairly. Recommended to my friends. They are all good guys. Bruce saved me a lot by directing me to a Toyota web site that had an extended warranty for repairing a transmission, when the car was out of warranty.He lost a repair job but gained my trust.

Tr
Review №40

Couldnt be happier with the level of service provided by Bruce and his staff, they make me feel welcome and make sure to explain what they need to do and provide explanation of pricing before proceeding with repairs. I have been taking my vehicles to the Livery Stable for 20 plus years...wouldnt dream of taking my cars anywhere else! Great service, great guys!!!Thanks Bruce!!

St
Review №41

I have been taking my vehicles here for about 15 years and have always felt that the team here has been reliable and courteous with me. I would highly recommend the Livery Stable if you want great service at a reasonable price. They always manage to squeeze me in, quickly, when I have needed them. Thanks Bruce, Jeff and Bart for your great customer service and mechanical skills.Steph Finn

Fe
Review №42

I was referred to them knowledgable and understands the issues with my vehicle.

La
Review №43

Best shop, for all your auto needs, save money, Mark, counter man so friendly and Knowledgeable

Da
Review №44

Ive always had a good experience here. They have good quality work at a good price. They seem to get a lot of business but they always get me in and get the work done quickly. Recommended!

Lu
Review №45

This is everything a local business should be. A real pleasure to be a customer knowing I get first class treatment and top quality work for my money. Bruce and Bart are the kind of guys that make it the right experience. I enthusiastically support The Livery Stable.

De
Review №46

Excellent honest work with reasonable pricing

Jo
Review №47

I LOVE THE LIVERY STABLE AND WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE!!!!!! They are very trustworthy, friendly and good at what they do! I am so very glad they are in business and were recommended to me when I was new in town and looking for a mechanic.

Mi
Review №48

Bruce and Bart are simply the most honest and thorough mechanics around. I would not ever take my vehicle anywhere else - from simple oil change or new tires to full mechanic services these guys are the best around.

Mi
Review №49

I have tried many different shops and Livery Stable is fantastic. They keep me informed and do what hey say they will do. Prices are good. This the only shop I would take my vehicles to.

Jo
Review №50

I know most all the shops in Olathe and their pros and cons. Have two older vehicles, a car and truck. Livery has done work on both, am well satisfied with their work. They are very prompt on getting you in and out. Hats off to Bruce, Bart, Jeff, Michael and Austin!

Jo
Review №51

This is the second time I got helped from this guys, they are truly professionals.

Je
Review №52

Must be one of the cleanest shops I have seen! Bruce and Bart are on top of it and will get you in and out in a timely manor.

Ju
Review №53

I was first referred to The Livery Stables by my mother. She had said that when her and my father went into their office they had a check engine light problem, which had been diagnosed to be a sensor or catalytic converter issue. I do not know the specifics of the outcome of her experience but I assume she was very pleased because The Livery Stables was the first place that her and my father recommended.I called Bruce in the office and he was very polite. Usually when I call an automotive shop the person who answers if rushed and brief to the point of being considered rude. But not Bruce, I had mentioned my mothers name and he remembered her car and the problem she had and even asked if I knew anything about how satisfied she was with the service she had received. I informed him that the reason I was calling was due in majority to her good graces, along with the plethora of positive reviews online. Anyway, I informed Bruce of the problem (which was a check engine light that had been diagnosed by the Ford dealership to be a bad catalytic converter, and the cost was estimated to be nearly $1600 if we had it done there or $1100 at a trusted partner shop, but they could not check the other catalytic converter in the rear due to its position) and he said to bring it in and he would look it over. I arrived with the Escape at a time of my choosing and he listened to my story about what Ford found and then told me, preliminarily, what he thought the problem could have been. I dropped the car off just before they were closing for the day, and very early the next morning Bruce returned my call to inform me of what the problem was, there were actually TWO bad catalytic converters when Ford could only check the one due to the limited test they had run. He also said that the problem was not a immediate issue that if we would like to wait to have the service completed he would return the car to us no charge. However, I wanted the problem fixed as soon as possible and Bruce estimated the cost of the services to be just over $1000...(thats $600 dollars lower than Ford had quoted us for ONE catalytic converter and Bruces price was for TWO) Bruce had said that the front converter was in very bad shape and the rear converter would go bad soon from the material flowing from the clogged converter into the secondary converter. He said he could do it all at once to save me money on labor costs down the road. After speaking with my wife I told him to go ahead. Bruce said okay and that it would likely be done the following day. Well later in the day, to my surprise, Jeff, another polite individual from their shop called and said that the vehicle was done.In summary, this was a fantastic place for us to have the service done at. We were treated with respect, and every single problem and potential problem was put into laymans terms and we felt as if we fully understood how our vehicle was malfunctioning and what parts were causing it. I am gracious to my parents for recommending them to us and I am very gracious to the Livery Stable for the impeccable service. I have a general knowledge of vehicles and vague ideas of problems and maintenance issues in cars and they were not trying to add on services that I didnt need. They treated me like a person and not a paycheck. That is a rare quality. I would recommend this fine group of people anyone who has any issue with their vehicle. Good Job!p.s. - I work as a tire and lube technician at a retail store and anytime someone comes into the shop with a problem that we dont service (which is all the time, we only do oil changes and tires replacements) I recommend them to the livery stables from now on. I know this review was a bit long but I wanted to share the great experience I had at their shop.

Ka
Review №54

Everyone is so nice and I had a bad experience somewhere else and my dad reccomended this place and now it’s the only place I feel comfortable taking my car for repairs!!

Yo
Review №55

Very disappointed. Our first few visits had been great! Great service and very fexible about getting us in. We felt well taken care of.After a few oil changea, we suddenly needed expensive work done every time we brought the car in. At first we didnt think much of if. But then it was EVERY time we went in. They on a few occasions wanted to repair parts that were already brand new or has just been replaced.Our car was actually worse after the last visit... So we returned to the dealership. They ended up having to fix several things that Livery had done wrong.

Al
Review №56

Im always glad to give them my money

Jo
Review №57

We were stuck here in Olathe before heading back to Wichita. The people at the livery where absolutely wonderful and their family business is still running for 30 years for a reason. Theyre affordable, friendly, and above all really know their stuff.

Ri
Review №58

Im a new customer of Livery Stable after hearing so much good feedback. I found them professional, courteous, prompt, and very fairly priced.Needless to say, I wont be going anywhere else for vehicle repairs.

Ja
Review №59

Trust worthy, honest shops are hard to find, but Livery Stable has gained another lifetime customer! Thanks for taking care of us Bart & team!

Em
Review №60

Great service! Honest, hard-working mechanics!! The only place in town to take your vehicle!!

Ma
Review №61

Really great, knowledgeable staff. Uber friendly and really great prices.

Ga
Review №62

Friendly, honest service. Great guys!

sa
Review №63

Great customer service and knowledgeable personnel!

Jo
Review №64

Very clean shop, the white floor almost glows its so clean.

Jo
Review №65

Great service. Great staff.Barton and Bruce never let me down.

Jp
Review №66

Will recommend this shop to anyone I know, I was a first time customer and very satisfied with the customer service and work accomplished on my vehicle, The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Will do business with them in the future.

mi
Review №67

The mechanics are top notch and the prices are very reasonable! Weve been taking our vehicles to The Livery Stable for many years.

te
Review №68

I digussed my bad experiences at a different local auto repair shop local with the owner of The Livery Stable. After listen to him explain their work ethics and his people oriented demeanor I had good vibes. When I took my car in for new tires and wheel aliegnment the service was professional, friendly and quick. I will definitely recommend The Livery Stable Automotives to all my friends and relatives.

Ja
Review №69

Very fare prices and great service. A pre-buy car inspection was only $27.63!

Br
Review №70

They make the process easy. Bart and his team go above and beyond to make sure you and your vehicle are taken care of!

da
Review №71

I will definately use The Livery again! great work, great customer service and great price.

Qu
Review №72

This is the type of local shop that needs to be discovered. They fix the problem at a fair price, and will always keep you updated on the progress of your vehicle. I plan on taking my Jeep back for any future repairs.

Ph
Review №73

Ive been going to The Livery Stable for over 14 years because I trust them to do whats right, and only what my vehicle needs.

Ji
Review №74

Great garage for repairs, Jeff is awesome!

Ch
Review №75

I went to Tires Plus in Olathe to see about a front-end alignment problem where it looked like my camber was off, causing uneven wear on the curb-side part of the tread on my front tires. They put my car on the alignment machine, and came back later telling me theyd have to replace the lower ball joints in order to adjust the camber which their machine said was off by quite a bit. I also had them do a $25 end-to-end inspection of my vehicle, so they told me my brakes needed done, and that would involve new pads front and rear, and new discs for the rear too. In total, they wanted to do $1200 worth of repairs on my car.Since this is a large amount of money for me, I decided to take their service recommendations and shop around some other places in Olathe. I called Brets, Anderson Auto, and The Livery Stable Automotive. Money was obviously an issue for me and I wanted to know upfront from each place an approximate figure that they might charge for the work I might need done. The only one who wanted to even talk prices with me over the phone was Bruce at Livery Stable.In the end, I decided to take my car to Livery Stable for a few reasons. First of all, Bruce actually worked with me over the phone to help me get an idea of what to expect financially, which I respected, and he didnt seem to want to charge me $50 just to look at my car before he would talk business. His hourly rate was a little less than Tires Plus, and, from their website and the other reviews attached to their Google Maps listing, they didnt look like crooks.Boy am I glad I went there!Bruce put my car on his alignment machine, and discovered the camber was fine (what were Tires Plus thinking?). Caster was off, but was off evenly on both sides so it didnt need adjusted. Toe was off, so he fixed that. He did my brakes, and discovered the front rotors were warped and needed replaced along with the rear rotors (and Tires Plus *only* wanted to replace the rear rotors?). He told me my tires were junk and I should replace them (its true, they were very worn), and then my car should ride like a dream.A couple of days after getting my brakes and alignment done (I was still thinking about where to go for tires), one of the front calipers started dragging on the rotor. I stopped by Livery Stable the same day and talked to Bruce. (Incidentally, while I was waiting for him to get off the phone, I heard him talking to a guy whose engine needed replaced. Bruce had already spent two days working on it and he wasnt even going to charge the guy for all that labor. He quoted a very reasonable price for the engine replacement. I was impressed.) We set up an appointment to get my car in the next day, and I told him that I wanted him to do my tires as well (I like supporting local business instead of putting more money in Walmarts bank account, plus Bruce said hed fix flats and rotate my tires for free if I got my tires from him), and have him take a look at a leaky power steering hose. Not a problem. The next day, I had new tires, Bruce replaced the dragging caliper and didnt charge me (thats well over $150 right there!), and the power steering hose, which I thought might need replaced, was actually ok and they just replaced the clamp.Turns out Bruce was right: my car now rides like a dream!All in all, I spent a little bit more than $1200 at Livery Stable, but I got a heck of a lot more for my money (alignment fixed, new brake pads and rotors, new caliper, new tires, oil change, repaired a leaky power steering hose), and MUCH better and trustworthy service, than I wouldve gotten at Tires Plus. Given this experience, Im never taking my car anywhere else. Its such a relief to have found a trustworthy, honest, and quality repair shop for my vehicle (and any future vehicles that I may own).If you need work done on your car, go see Bruce at The Livery Stable. Seriously, you wont regret it!

Ra
Review №76

My wife went in to get new tires. She was very impressed with not only the service but the friendliness of everyone.

Mi
Review №77

Fantastic team, listens to you and works with you to fix your problems.

Ry
Review №78

Great, reliable service!

Ga
Review №79

Very clean and great service!

Ja
Review №80

My car was made in the year 2000. I brought it in for a lengthy list of repairs. They went above and beyond with it. Ive never been able to say that about the other auto repair centers.

Sa
Review №81

Reliable car service for decades

J
Review №82

Excellent

br
Review №83

Was very unhappy

Jo
Review №84

Clean

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4.9 Rating
  • Address:804 E Dennis Ave, Olathe, KS 66061, United States
  • Site:https://liverystable-automotive.com/
  • Phone:+1 913-780-1220
Categories
  • Auto repair shop
  • Car repair and maintenance
  • Mechanic
  • Tire shop
Working hours
  • Monday:7:30AM–5:30PM
  • Tuesday:7:30AM–5:30PM
  • Wednesday:7:30AM–5:30PM
  • Thursday:7:30AM–5:30PM
  • Friday:7:30AM–5PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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