this is one of those parts that requires actual use NOT to break vs thinking "it won't break, if I don't use it" - I roll down ALL my windows as often as possible (vs driving with the a/c on all the time) - this keeps the cable flexible and prevents kinking - 63k miles, and counting, since I last had one break soon after buying it in June, 2005.

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