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1/16/13, 03:28 PM
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True but even those stores usually have at least one person who knows what they are doing....you can usually tell who it is or just look for the guy that does commercial sales...because those of us who run shops refuse to talk to a 17 year old or anyone without a clue.
I was happy to use the local NAPA until the owner refused to process paperwork on labor claims for a couple of failed parts. I refuse to do business with anyone that won't stand behind their product because I stand behind what I sell/install. I currently use O-Reilly or an Advance local to me that I have a couple of people I trust who have a clue...I often insult other people because I won't talk to them.
Read above....and how is it NOT lazy to order something as simple as wiper blades from Amazon?!? You could walk into a store, pick a pair and install them yourself in minutes....you wait days for Amazon...even a day is being lazy when it's already raining outside which is the only time anyone replaces their blades
. It's not just this...it's everything....I've had the pleasure of dealing with a lot of people that bought parts from Amazon or off ebay because it was a "deal" only to look at me puzzled when I tell them I can't help them with any sort of warranty and then later when they come back and say they can't get their ebay seller to help or ***** because they have to pay shipping and go without to get something warrantied.
Who says you have to talk to anyone? WHen they ask "can I help you" you simply say "no thanks" get your stuff and leave....or is MN the center of high pressured parts salespeople?!?
I was happy to use the local NAPA until the owner refused to process paperwork on labor claims for a couple of failed parts. I refuse to do business with anyone that won't stand behind their product because I stand behind what I sell/install. I currently use O-Reilly or an Advance local to me that I have a couple of people I trust who have a clue...I often insult other people because I won't talk to them.
Read above....and how is it NOT lazy to order something as simple as wiper blades from Amazon?!? You could walk into a store, pick a pair and install them yourself in minutes....you wait days for Amazon...even a day is being lazy when it's already raining outside which is the only time anyone replaces their blades
. It's not just this...it's everything....I've had the pleasure of dealing with a lot of people that bought parts from Amazon or off ebay because it was a "deal" only to look at me puzzled when I tell them I can't help them with any sort of warranty and then later when they come back and say they can't get their ebay seller to help or ***** because they have to pay shipping and go without to get something warrantied.Who says you have to talk to anyone? WHen they ask "can I help you" you simply say "no thanks" get your stuff and leave....or is MN the center of high pressured parts salespeople?!?
1/16/13, 03:31 PM
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). Heck even WALMART has wiper blades out on an isle and you sure as hell know nobody is going to ask if they can help you there!
1/16/13, 03:32 PM
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Wiper blades are behind the counter? I'm gonna have to see a picture for proof of that...I have NEVER seen wiper blades behind the counter except for an independently owned NAPA store(and they never stocked anything anyway so all of 3 sets were back there ). Heck even WALMART has wiper blades out on an isle and you sure as hell know nobody is going to ask if they can help you there!
). Heck even WALMART has wiper blades out on an isle and you sure as hell know nobody is going to ask if they can help you there! 
1/16/13, 03:41 PM
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I don't think they are doing well. It's a newer autozone, and it never looks busy. The few times I have gone , I was the only one there beside the employees.
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1/16/13, 03:59 PM
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1/16/13, 04:09 PM
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1/16/13, 04:29 PM
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You could have called me and paid just the cost of shipping(about $6) and had it in 2 days via priority mail...told you I had a pile of them
1/16/13, 04:31 PM
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1/16/13, 04:35 PM
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Will never go to Autozone ever again! Bought a brand new car battery and installed it at home. The battery was dead?!? I take it back and they reply well if it sits for awhile it will lose its charge? It's brand freaking new they reply we can stick it on a charger or you can pick out a new one?!? I was like you can return my money and c u later!!! LMAO
1/16/13, 04:58 PM
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Will never go to Autozone ever again! Bought a brand new car battery and installed it at home. The battery was dead?!? I take it back and they reply well if it sits for awhile it will lose its charge? It's brand freaking new they reply we can stick it on a charger or you can pick out a new one?!? I was like you can return my money and c u later!!! LMAO
I run a repair shop for heavy trucks, I needed a belt and walked in asking for an 8pk1485 belt, guy looked at me like I had 5 heads. He insisted on have a year make model. So I replied 2006 Kalamar commando 60. Got take same look above and asked for the manager. Now wait for it.......he was the manager. I turned and walked out the door.
1/16/13, 05:00 PM
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Will never go to Autozone ever again! Bought a brand new car battery and installed it at home. The battery was dead?!? I take it back and they reply well if it sits for awhile it will lose its charge? It's brand freaking new they reply we can stick it on a charger or you can pick out a new one?!? I was like you can return my money and c u later!!! LMAO
1/16/13, 05:02 PM
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Autozone sux. If they cant look it up in their magic box on the counter with a year make and model they have no clue what your looking for.
I run a repair shop for heavy trucks, I needed a belt and walked in asking for an 8pk1485 belt, guy looked at me like I had 5 heads. He insisted on have a year make model. So I replied 2006 Kalamar commando 60. Got take same look above and asked for the manager. Now wait for it.......he was the manager. I turned and walked out the door.
I run a repair shop for heavy trucks, I needed a belt and walked in asking for an 8pk1485 belt, guy looked at me like I had 5 heads. He insisted on have a year make model. So I replied 2006 Kalamar commando 60. Got take same look above and asked for the manager. Now wait for it.......he was the manager. I turned and walked out the door.
I had a VERY similar experience with Pep Boys years ago on a belt for the Vortech on my '88 LX...gave him the part number and he refused to move until I gave him the car info...then looked like a deer in the headlights when it wasn't listed
1/16/13, 05:06 PM
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My Auto zone has a full staff of knowledgeable people, and if you ask for a part half the time they walk right to it without looking at the computer. I just don't buy anything electronic, starters, or batteries there. Hell I can get a lot of stuff from work and just pay whole sale prices for it. The big $20 blttle of Lucas injector cleaner at auto zone, I can get from work for $7
1/16/13, 05:17 PM
The Clapco D-29 is the most impenetrable lock on the market. It only has one design flaw. The door..................
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1/16/13, 05:34 PM
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A Florida man was arrested for giving wedgies to people he didn't know. He also likes to run up to people and kiss them and jump into cars at traffic lights. How would you react if something like this happened to you?
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