autozone sucks
#12
My main supplier of non original equiptment parts for my dealership is Bumper to Bumper. The store is a strictly wholesale operation, theres no fu-fu crap at the counter. Its all done out of a warehouse with no "retail" area. They still sell to mechanics and such but Biff isnt going in there to buy a pollen filter for his BMW!
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Chris
As close to "Normal" as I can get...
Chris
As close to "Normal" as I can get...
#13
I LUV going into the local Auto Wrong when they have a new person. THe ones who know me get 'busy' so the new peep waits on me. Then they all laugh at the result.
ME 'I need a set of 8 3833 Autolite plugs"
Newb What is the vehicle they are for
ME Doesn't matter, I just need the plugs
Newb I need the specific vehicle sir, exasperated voice...
Me 1978 Chevrolet LUV
Newb Engine size
Me 428 small block
Newb Blank stare at computer screen...
Me and old hands who know me laugh loudly
Newb pissed look on face
ME 'I need a set of 8 3833 Autolite plugs"
Newb What is the vehicle they are for
ME Doesn't matter, I just need the plugs
Newb I need the specific vehicle sir, exasperated voice...
Me 1978 Chevrolet LUV
Newb Engine size
Me 428 small block
Newb Blank stare at computer screen...
Me and old hands who know me laugh loudly
Newb pissed look on face
#14
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RACING JUNKIE
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Niagara Falls, NY
Posts: 965
Originally Posted by mytmouz
I LUV going into the local Auto Wrong when they have a new person. THe ones who know me get 'busy' so the new peep waits on me. Then they all laugh at the result.
ME 'I need a set of 8 3833 Autolite plugs"
Newb What is the vehicle they are for
ME Doesn't matter, I just need the plugs
Newb I need the specific vehicle sir, exasperated voice...
Me 1978 Chevrolet LUV
Newb Engine size
Me 428 small block
Newb Blank stare at computer screen...
Me and old hands who know me laugh loudly
Newb pissed look on face
ME 'I need a set of 8 3833 Autolite plugs"
Newb What is the vehicle they are for
ME Doesn't matter, I just need the plugs
Newb I need the specific vehicle sir, exasperated voice...
Me 1978 Chevrolet LUV
Newb Engine size
Me 428 small block
Newb Blank stare at computer screen...
Me and old hands who know me laugh loudly
Newb pissed look on face
#16
Junior Member
SHOW GUEST
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 1
Same here, went in to pic up a 18 pound elect oil pressure sending unit for my low pressure light on the dragster, they aske the year, told them it didn't matter, dud said he needed a year make and model with engine size, was clueless when I said 98 Danny Nelson with a 498, ended going to napa and got what I needed.
#17
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RACING JUNKIE
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: EUGENE,OR.
Posts: 3,391
We have AZone here too...
We also have a local NW chain for auto parts here as well. "I am sorry sir , but the computer program only goes back to "1969"... I can only go back to 1969...
that is what I was told by one of the "experts" once. Tell you what a kid, lets take a risk & keep our fingers crossed that the 180 thermostat will work on the "1968" too... I will keep my reciept... LOL.
We also have a local NW chain for auto parts here as well. "I am sorry sir , but the computer program only goes back to "1969"... I can only go back to 1969...
that is what I was told by one of the "experts" once. Tell you what a kid, lets take a risk & keep our fingers crossed that the 180 thermostat will work on the "1968" too... I will keep my reciept... LOL.
#18
Senior Member
EXPERT BUILDER
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 287
Autozone
I must have gotten lucky,They dont always have what I want But the Manager is super Knowledgable & he will try every thing possible to get it..As for the counter help,They have to learn,How many of you guys know an experienced mechanic willing to sell parts for Min.Wage??At least they are working & your not supporting them,Thats a plus..JMO
#20
Senior Member
MASTER BUILDER
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 227
Im getting to the point were i look up part numbers online, then go to the i call generic parts stores....Napa usually gives me good service/knowledge/curtesy.....Auto Zone is usually some kid whos talking to his girlfriend on the phone...who really doesnt give a shit whether ive got the rite part or not....unless im buying some chrome piece/part for my tuner car....or if my hat is turned sidways....