I can remember when there were some 9 auto parts stores in this area and
everyone of them had people that knew their stuff and many were motorheads
who contributed expertise and experiences over the counter. On top of this,
they had everything imaginable even if it was on a back shelf under a layer
of dust. Oh, and might I add that everything was Made in USA back then and
it always fit. Now there are three "chain" stores that have 35 different
smelling dash ornaments, wax and googahs and any part is from some third
world country and two days away. There's a 50/50 chance it will fit and
function.
Welcome to the ugly new world. It's not confined to auto parts
stores.........
Me, I long for the way it was back 40-50 years ago. On many levels!
Russ Moore
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From: fot-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of gasket.works@gte.net
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 11:03 PM
To: FOT
Subject: [Fot] Sadly a Sign of the times-
I went to my local auto zone today. Behind the counter a clerk perhaps
28y/o asked me what he could get for me. I asked "Where do you have your
timing lights?". He looked at me then calmly went to the computer and asked
"What year and model?".
I should have known better. I was there a couple of months ago. At that
time I asked for rod bearings for a small block chevy. it was a different
clerk similarly aged. He asked "What year and model?". I said "1972
chevelle 350". He responds "front bearings?"
"No- all of them" I say. "Both sides?" He queries. Then I get this "a ha"
moment when I seriously believed we are doing an Abbott and Costello "who's
on first". So I tell him " I don't think you understand" - "Engine rod
bearings standard size". So he looks at me and says. "What's that?". I
look at my son and then back at the clerk and say "I made a mistake I
thought this was an auto store". We walked out.
I am going to write to their corporate office.
M
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