Auto Parts Places and Stupidity
#11
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Re: Auto Parts Places and Stupidity
It will be that store's management problem, vote with your feet. I
have one Auto Zone that's a waste. And one mom and pop farm store that's
been in my town for eons, I just wish it could compete. And "one" Kragen
I've been dealing with for over twenty years, that's had consistent
knowledgeable people, they really surprise me, even the girls know my
fifties hot rod lingo.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
calcerise@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> Has any one else noticed this?
>
> All the independents are gone and all the auto parts stores are chain
> owned. And they tend to hire stupid people exclusively.
>
> They must have some secret test for intelligence in hiring and employ
> it diligently, lest some non-stupids accidentally be hired.
>
> I am not talking about any one incident. I am referring to twenty-plus
> years of dealing with chain parts stores. The level of plain stupid is
> astounding. They have no skills, no mechanical sense, and no
> willingness to go beyond the blindingly obvious-indeed, even that fails
> them ofttimes.
>
> It seemed like before, when you had the little guys, they would at
> least endeavor to help you out if you weren't a total jerk. If what you
> wanted wasn't in stock, they'd figure out how to get one or send you to
> a nearby alternate source. Now, if they don't have it, or if they have
> it and don't know it, you get that stupid stare and half-shrug.
have one Auto Zone that's a waste. And one mom and pop farm store that's
been in my town for eons, I just wish it could compete. And "one" Kragen
I've been dealing with for over twenty years, that's had consistent
knowledgeable people, they really surprise me, even the girls know my
fifties hot rod lingo.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
calcerise@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> Has any one else noticed this?
>
> All the independents are gone and all the auto parts stores are chain
> owned. And they tend to hire stupid people exclusively.
>
> They must have some secret test for intelligence in hiring and employ
> it diligently, lest some non-stupids accidentally be hired.
>
> I am not talking about any one incident. I am referring to twenty-plus
> years of dealing with chain parts stores. The level of plain stupid is
> astounding. They have no skills, no mechanical sense, and no
> willingness to go beyond the blindingly obvious-indeed, even that fails
> them ofttimes.
>
> It seemed like before, when you had the little guys, they would at
> least endeavor to help you out if you weren't a total jerk. If what you
> wanted wasn't in stock, they'd figure out how to get one or send you to
> a nearby alternate source. Now, if they don't have it, or if they have
> it and don't know it, you get that stupid stare and half-shrug.
#12
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Re: Auto Parts Places and Stupidity
It will be that store's management problem, vote with your feet. I
have one Auto Zone that's a waste. And one mom and pop farm store that's
been in my town for eons, I just wish it could compete. And "one" Kragen
I've been dealing with for over twenty years, that's had consistent
knowledgeable people, they really surprise me, even the girls know my
fifties hot rod lingo.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
calcerise@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> Has any one else noticed this?
>
> All the independents are gone and all the auto parts stores are chain
> owned. And they tend to hire stupid people exclusively.
>
> They must have some secret test for intelligence in hiring and employ
> it diligently, lest some non-stupids accidentally be hired.
>
> I am not talking about any one incident. I am referring to twenty-plus
> years of dealing with chain parts stores. The level of plain stupid is
> astounding. They have no skills, no mechanical sense, and no
> willingness to go beyond the blindingly obvious-indeed, even that fails
> them ofttimes.
>
> It seemed like before, when you had the little guys, they would at
> least endeavor to help you out if you weren't a total jerk. If what you
> wanted wasn't in stock, they'd figure out how to get one or send you to
> a nearby alternate source. Now, if they don't have it, or if they have
> it and don't know it, you get that stupid stare and half-shrug.
have one Auto Zone that's a waste. And one mom and pop farm store that's
been in my town for eons, I just wish it could compete. And "one" Kragen
I've been dealing with for over twenty years, that's had consistent
knowledgeable people, they really surprise me, even the girls know my
fifties hot rod lingo.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
calcerise@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> Has any one else noticed this?
>
> All the independents are gone and all the auto parts stores are chain
> owned. And they tend to hire stupid people exclusively.
>
> They must have some secret test for intelligence in hiring and employ
> it diligently, lest some non-stupids accidentally be hired.
>
> I am not talking about any one incident. I am referring to twenty-plus
> years of dealing with chain parts stores. The level of plain stupid is
> astounding. They have no skills, no mechanical sense, and no
> willingness to go beyond the blindingly obvious-indeed, even that fails
> them ofttimes.
>
> It seemed like before, when you had the little guys, they would at
> least endeavor to help you out if you weren't a total jerk. If what you
> wanted wasn't in stock, they'd figure out how to get one or send you to
> a nearby alternate source. Now, if they don't have it, or if they have
> it and don't know it, you get that stupid stare and half-shrug.
#13
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Auto Parts Places and Stupidity
It will be that store's management problem, vote with your feet. I
have one Auto Zone that's a waste. And one mom and pop farm store that's
been in my town for eons, I just wish it could compete. And "one" Kragen
I've been dealing with for over twenty years, that's had consistent
knowledgeable people, they really surprise me, even the girls know my
fifties hot rod lingo.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
calcerise@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> Has any one else noticed this?
>
> All the independents are gone and all the auto parts stores are chain
> owned. And they tend to hire stupid people exclusively.
>
> They must have some secret test for intelligence in hiring and employ
> it diligently, lest some non-stupids accidentally be hired.
>
> I am not talking about any one incident. I am referring to twenty-plus
> years of dealing with chain parts stores. The level of plain stupid is
> astounding. They have no skills, no mechanical sense, and no
> willingness to go beyond the blindingly obvious-indeed, even that fails
> them ofttimes.
>
> It seemed like before, when you had the little guys, they would at
> least endeavor to help you out if you weren't a total jerk. If what you
> wanted wasn't in stock, they'd figure out how to get one or send you to
> a nearby alternate source. Now, if they don't have it, or if they have
> it and don't know it, you get that stupid stare and half-shrug.
have one Auto Zone that's a waste. And one mom and pop farm store that's
been in my town for eons, I just wish it could compete. And "one" Kragen
I've been dealing with for over twenty years, that's had consistent
knowledgeable people, they really surprise me, even the girls know my
fifties hot rod lingo.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
calcerise@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> Has any one else noticed this?
>
> All the independents are gone and all the auto parts stores are chain
> owned. And they tend to hire stupid people exclusively.
>
> They must have some secret test for intelligence in hiring and employ
> it diligently, lest some non-stupids accidentally be hired.
>
> I am not talking about any one incident. I am referring to twenty-plus
> years of dealing with chain parts stores. The level of plain stupid is
> astounding. They have no skills, no mechanical sense, and no
> willingness to go beyond the blindingly obvious-indeed, even that fails
> them ofttimes.
>
> It seemed like before, when you had the little guys, they would at
> least endeavor to help you out if you weren't a total jerk. If what you
> wanted wasn't in stock, they'd figure out how to get one or send you to
> a nearby alternate source. Now, if they don't have it, or if they have
> it and don't know it, you get that stupid stare and half-shrug.
#18
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Re: Auto Parts Places and Stupidity
<calcerise@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1118029699.721005.61020@g49g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Yes, well there are no more independents around me. The hot rod places
> ironically cater only to serious drag racers and the FWD Honda crowd.
Hot Rod shops cater to Hot Rods.. speed shops cater to P.O.S import junk.
If you want an independent parts store around so bad, then put up them money
and open one yourself, maybe then you'll realize why there aren't that many
around.
Snow...
#19
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Re: Auto Parts Places and Stupidity
<calcerise@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1118029699.721005.61020@g49g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Yes, well there are no more independents around me. The hot rod places
> ironically cater only to serious drag racers and the FWD Honda crowd.
Hot Rod shops cater to Hot Rods.. speed shops cater to P.O.S import junk.
If you want an independent parts store around so bad, then put up them money
and open one yourself, maybe then you'll realize why there aren't that many
around.
Snow...
#20
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Re: Auto Parts Places and Stupidity
<calcerise@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1118029699.721005.61020@g49g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Yes, well there are no more independents around me. The hot rod places
> ironically cater only to serious drag racers and the FWD Honda crowd.
Hot Rod shops cater to Hot Rods.. speed shops cater to P.O.S import junk.
If you want an independent parts store around so bad, then put up them money
and open one yourself, maybe then you'll realize why there aren't that many
around.
Snow...