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Autozone Can't even get Oil Right

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Posted by: 04SSHD

some are not bad, the ones out in my area actually hire people that know what they are doing for the most part.

Posted by: mespock

Ok - while on my way back from picking up my 94 Mark VIII from 94m5's place. The change oil message came on. So I thought.. Well I could stop at an Autozone on the way back and get oil.. Autozone can't screw up oil!!!

Well yes they can!! - Do they only hire idiots at Autozone?? Are they Wal-Mart Rejects? And this guy who waited on me wasn't a punk HS kid but a full blown (or never blown) adult in his 40's....

So here it is I pull in am asked if I needed any help, I figured no! how hard is it to pick up oil. So I go back and look for Mobil 1... but no cases...

So I ask for help... Could you get me a case of Mobil 1 synthetic oil.

The guy goes back - and asks what oil I said Mobil 1 sythetic he point to every Mobil product but Mobil one. I walk up and have to show him.

So he goes to the back and then comes back and says we don't have a case, would it be Ok to put the bottles on the shelf it into a different box?

I tell him sure that's fine... Are you sure he askes... Like what is a different box going to do?

Autozone!!! there's nothing like it!!!

Posted by: torquemonkey

Did you grab a Soda, Beef stick and a magazine while you were there?

Posted by: poneyhexed

do not forget about the idiot customers that think the box makes a difference. It changes by osmosis you know.... LOL
People really are that dumb by the way and will go back to complain with out looking in the box...it is really sad.... he was smart enough to cover his a$$ by asking and he was comply trusting you since he did not know anything about it.
What is really scary is you will go back in six months and the same guy will think he knows everything. That is when he really gets tough to deal with...

Posted by: torquemonkey

No doubt....

Posted by: pepperman

Quote:

Originally Posted by mespock

Ok - while on my way back from picking up my 94 Mark VIII from 94m5's place. The change oil message came on. So I thought.. Well I could stop at an Autozone on the way back and get oil.. Autozone can't screw up oil!!!

Well yes they can!! - Do they only hire idiots at Autozone?? Are they Wal-Mart Rejects? And this guy who waited on me wasn't a punk HS kid but a full blown (or never blown) adult in his 40's....

So here it is I pull in am asked if I needed any help, I figured no! how hard is it to pick up oil. So I go back and look for Mobil 1... but no cases...

So I ask for help... Could you get me a case of Mobil 1 synthetic oil.

The guy goes back - and asks what oil I said Mobil 1 sythetic he point to every Mobil product but Mobil one. I walk up and have to show him.

So he goes to the back and then comes back and says we don't have a case, would it be Ok to put the bottles on the shelf it into a different box?

I tell him sure that's fine... Are you sure he askes... Like what is a different box going to do?

Autozone!!! there's nothing like it!!!

That sounds like some of the winners we got around here.

Posted by: JoeyLincolnMK8

joe pesci is right....... "this guy can F up a cup of coffee"!

Posted by: torquemonkey

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Originally Posted by pepperman

That sounds like some of the winners we got around here.

More examples of people who have lost thier way due to the corporate machine!!

Posted by: mespock

Quote:

Originally Posted by torquemonkey

More examples of people who have lost thier way due to the corporate machine!!

Ahh that explains it!!! They must be old Enron executives or Politicians voted out of office...

I've never been in any other auto parts store that's has had as many idiots working as Autozone...

Posted by: 02LSE96LSC91SE84TC

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Originally Posted by mespock

Ahh that explains it!!! They must be old Enron executives or Politicians voted out of office...

I've never been in any other auto parts store that's has had as many idiots working as Autozone...

Checkers has got the idiots by me, Auto Zone they're a little more compitent. Thats be me thou. Advance seems to be better than the both.

Posted by: JC1994

AutoBONE.....

Posted by: mespock

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Originally Posted by 02LSE96LSC91SE84TC

Checkers has got the idiots by me, Auto Zone they're a little more compitent. Thats be me thou. Advance seems to be better than the both.

I've always had good luck and Advance and am pleased with them as a big chain..

I understand about Checker.. Autozone they must be owned by the same conglomerate (Wal-Mart)

Posted by: 02LSE96LSC91SE84TC

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Originally Posted by mespock

I've always had good luck and Advance and am pleased with them as a big chain..

I understand about Checker.. Autozone they must be owned by the same conglomerate (Wal-Mart)

When I was finishing up my TC and found myself buying all kinds of extra crap to finish, I was amazed that they could get everything for a 84 next day. Gas tank even asked if I wanted the straps too, next day, radiator, next day, injectors the odd CFI ones, next day, TB rebuild kit next day, a/c dryer, next day.

I'd check with Checker and they'd be like 2 weeks for some of that stuff.

Posted by: my95mark8

Ha...I have an Autozone oil story.
One friday, on my way home from work, I decided to stop by Auto Zone for some oil...I walk in, and the place looks empty. I look around for a bit, and notice 2 people, off in a corner, giggling, and stuff...it's a "manager", and a young female employee...tooo busy to help customers....what ever...I'll go get my case of oil, and filters. Well, I couldn't find a whole case of the oil that I wanted, which was on sale......SO...I go looking for help....I interrupt the 2 lovebirds, and the "manager" says "ok...I'll go get you a case out back".
He rushes out there grabs a case, rushes through ringing it up. I pick up the case...walk out, and think...this doesn't feel right...the box is open, it feels too light, and loose inside.....I open it up and there's only 9 quarts....

I go back in....drop the case on the counter, interrupt the little flirt fest that was going on...and i said to the "manager"..."wanna try again?"... there's only 9 quarts in here

. "oh..huh..sorry...uh...

...he goes and gets me more oil....

There is usually 1 or 2 people per store who know what they are doing.

I have had better luck at Advance...I find there inventory better, and their prices too....could be because they are new in my area though.

Posted by: 94m5

NAPA........is your friend.

Posted by: 4.6powa

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Originally Posted by 94m5

NAPA........is your friend.

im in there so often i now get a employee discount.

im not kidding. i really do get an employee discount.

Posted by: 02LSE96LSC91SE84TC

Maybe I would go there more often then. They seem high on price.

Posted by: 94m5

I've got master installer's discount.

Posted by: 02LSE96LSC91SE84TC

Well luckily my brother works for a big parts distributor so I use him for brakes, exhaust, alot of other things, unfortunately they don't carry all things. He gets some things dirt cheap but oddly some things they don't carry at all. Thats were I have to go to these other places, plus I'm not going to bother him for the basic stuff.

Posted by: cavemansmarkviii

You guys may not have them towards the Midwest or East Coast, but I have never seen dumber parts "people" than at a Schucks. They couldn't poor piss out of a boot. Very few of them are even somewhat competant, and I wont go back. Napa or Bumper to Bumper for chains, independants are generally the best although somewhat pricier.

Posted by: 02LSE96LSC91SE84TC

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Originally Posted by cavemansmarkviii

You guys may not have them towards the Midwest or East Coast, but I have never seen dumber parts "people" than at a Schucks. They couldn't poor piss out of a boot. Very few of them are even somewhat competant, and I wont go back. Napa or Bumper to Bumper for chains, independants are generally the best although somewhat pricier.

They're related to Checker

Posted by: torquemonkey

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Originally Posted by cavemansmarkviii

Checker Schucks Cragen, all the same chain.

Posted by: MediumD

The Napa here has the worst service of all the chains most of the time. They only have 1 or 2 people on the front counter and the line is usually around 8-10 people long, making it take forever to get anything.

Posted by: Dominus

I have had decent luck with an Autozone in Queens. The manager chick there likes me, so I always get what I want.

Posted by: mespock

Our Local Bumper to Bumper do good but they have real gear head working there.

Posted by: MrWilson

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Originally Posted by 4.6powa

im in there so often i now get a employee discount.

im not kidding. i really do get an employee discount.

thats how i am with pepboys...but i also wound up walkin out of there with a job too.. jeez!

Posted by: mespock

I guess it wouldn't really matter which place you go to as long as the place is properly managed. It just seems to me that Autozone is managed by Wal-Mart Flunkies.

Quality of parts is the most important issues… What’s the quality of Autozone’s Stickers LOL

Posted by: 67Continental

you guys don't realise how luck you are to even have chain stores like auto zone, pep boys, advance - here in canada we have NOTHING. NOTHING.

Posted by: mespock

It's called Mail order LOL... Rock Auto!!!

But for those little parts.... it sucks to have to wait...

By the way... Mike did you find my valve stems?

Posted by: torquemonkey

Quote:

Originally Posted by mespock

It's called Mail order LOL... Rock Auto!!!

But for those little parts.... it sucks to have to wait...

By the way... Mike did you find my valve stems?

You need valve stems?!? I will send them to you, I had my had on a pack not more then three days ago!

Posted by: mespock

I forgot them in Mike's 95 when I was up picking up my 94....

Posted by: my95mark8

When I buy from Advance, I buy online, and pick it up at the store...it is cheaper that way.

Posted by: 94m5

Quote:

Originally Posted by mespock

It's called Mail order LOL... Rock Auto!!!

But for those little parts.... it sucks to have to wait...

By the way... Mike did you find my valve stems?

Sorry for the delay Rich, yes I found em. I just need to make it into town to get everything I promised mailed off. after lunch tomorrow, heads are gettin cracked over that MAf.

Mike

Posted by: mespock

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Originally Posted by 94m5

Sorry for the delay Rich, yes I found em. I just need to make it into town to get everything I promised mailed off. after lunch tomorrow, heads are gettin cracked over that MAf.

Mike

Yes, I was very much looking forward to it and Scott claims he had it in the trunk and was part of our deal. I do trust Scott, he'd a good man of his word...

Posted by: LSCGODDESS98

Auto Zone...lol Dont Get Me Started With Them Now..lol I Need To Get Something Scanner Cause I Was Gettig A Lil Shake Once In A While ,(at The Same Time I Knew What It Was But I Just Wanted To See What Number Coil Came Up...)
So I Go To Autozone So They Can Give Me A Scan...well The Lol Dyke Was Like Lol..oh Have You Been Experiancing Probems..yeas..on N Off,ok Ok Ill Scann For You..ok..she Asked Me To Put The Car On,and Said Is The Check Engine Light On..no..oh I Can Do It With Out The Check Engine Light Cause The Scannner Wont Work..i Was Like Huh..u Gotta Be Kiddin,wheres Your Manager,she Gave Me A Lame Story..so I Called Later On To Complain,to Say She Sucks......i Was Mad Cause I Didint Want To Go Way Out When I Got Someone Right Here To Do It..so I Whind Up Going To My Dealer And He Laughted And Said Thats Not True Scanner Still Scans Even If The Check Engine Light Isnt Even On...he Said Oh He Was Just Lazy..i Corrected Him And Said No She! Hahaha

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