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STAINED REPUTATION: Neil Stewart points to one of the patches of oil.
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Motelier greased off with leaky vintage vehicles

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The managers of a Wanganui motel are threatening legal action amid a dispute with VCC Rally participants regarding oil that leaked from their vehicles. Neil and Michelle Stewart claim the fluids have stained the forecourt at Alma Motel. Mr Stewart said about 14 vintage vehicles had parked at the hotel during the rally and left oil stains around...

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