More Auto Part Store Kookery
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08-13-2012, 02:48 PM
Grand Champion
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08-15-2012, 09:57 AM
#43
08-15-2012, 01:44 PM
Grand Champion
Black Diamond Auto Parts. Small parts store tha always seems to have everything, doesn't have computers, and is run by old guys and one younger guy in his 30's that is an avid wheeler, he's the smartest one of the bunch. They run a great store, and give me a discount because they like me. I haven't been in since I got back this time, but Last time I was in town I bought an alternator for the Power Wagon from them, and when I walked in they all smiled and asked how I was doing in the military. Can't beat that kind of friendliness, and the good prices and quality parts they have too.
#44
08-15-2012, 02:28 PM
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I like to keep things stock and I've had no problems using the Champion RC12YC plugs as listed on the truck itself.
So I decide its long overdue for a tune up and while driving home yesterday I passed an Advance Auto Parts store. I stopped thinking I can run in real quick and grab the spark plugs and be on my way.
This is the following conversation with the counter "expert" verbatim...
Me: Hi. I just need some spark plugs for a 97 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L.
Him: <Types info into computer> Ok I've got the Bosch Platinum, NGK, Autolite, blah, blah, blah...
Me: Actually, I'm looking for a set of Champion RC12YC.
Him: Oh, we don't have those. They don't make Champion spark plugs anymore.
Me: Wha?
Him: Yeah they quit making Champions about 5-6 years ago.
Me: Thats odd, I havent had any trouble getting them before.
Him: If you can still find them, its just old stock they're selling till they run out.
Me: Um...ok? Well, thanks anyway...
WTF??? Where do these people come up with this stuff? How stupid do they think people are?
A quick call to Summit, who assures me that Champion spark plugs are still alive and well, and my spark plugs are on the way.
So I decide its long overdue for a tune up and while driving home yesterday I passed an Advance Auto Parts store. I stopped thinking I can run in real quick and grab the spark plugs and be on my way.
This is the following conversation with the counter "expert" verbatim...
Me: Hi. I just need some spark plugs for a 97 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L.
Him: <Types info into computer> Ok I've got the Bosch Platinum, NGK, Autolite, blah, blah, blah...
Me: Actually, I'm looking for a set of Champion RC12YC.
Him: Oh, we don't have those. They don't make Champion spark plugs anymore.
Me: Wha?
Him: Yeah they quit making Champions about 5-6 years ago.
Me: Thats odd, I havent had any trouble getting them before.
Him: If you can still find them, its just old stock they're selling till they run out.
Me: Um...ok? Well, thanks anyway...
WTF??? Where do these people come up with this stuff? How stupid do they think people are?
A quick call to Summit, who assures me that Champion spark plugs are still alive and well, and my spark plugs are on the way.
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08-15-2012, 02:35 PM
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ok so heres the deal. advance does indeed no longer carry champions. they can order them, but it takes a week or so to get them in.
something happened between the two companies, and somebody is "mad" at someone. so thats why yoou couldnt get them.
for reference.... i stopped into advance tonight to get prices on a battery for our jeep, and to see what they had for oil change specials. while i was there i told my friend about this thread, and thats what i was told.
so all in all...... there is a feud going on between champion and advance.
something happened between the two companies, and somebody is "mad" at someone. so thats why yoou couldnt get them.
for reference.... i stopped into advance tonight to get prices on a battery for our jeep, and to see what they had for oil change specials. while i was there i told my friend about this thread, and thats what i was told.
so all in all...... there is a feud going on between champion and advance.
#46
08-15-2012, 02:36 PM
What about an alternator for a 1983 Corvette? I'm also looking for a radiator for a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle. It's a Standard Beetle not the Super Beetle.
THANKS!
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08-15-2012, 02:47 PM
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08-15-2012, 04:33 PM
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This thread brings the funny, I go to the auto zone by my house since its only 5 min's away, and it is a circus in there. There a few guys that know what they are talking about, but there is this one young kid that I swear is going to have a heart attack by the time he hits 21.
Everytime I am in there, if he doesn't see the part pop up right away , his response "its a dealer item, who's next".
There is a small Mom and Pop's place nearme and I go there for the non-typical stuff.
The orileys near me, well they will argue with you about parts that you ask for. I once asked for a part and gave them the number and he told me it wouldn't work on the jeep i was fixing, I told him it was a upgrade and it would work and he flat out told me he wouldn't sell it because it wouldn't work.
Only go there now to buy PB blaster and oil when they have it on sale
Everytime I am in there, if he doesn't see the part pop up right away , his response "its a dealer item, who's next".
There is a small Mom and Pop's place nearme and I go there for the non-typical stuff.
The orileys near me, well they will argue with you about parts that you ask for. I once asked for a part and gave them the number and he told me it wouldn't work on the jeep i was fixing, I told him it was a upgrade and it would work and he flat out told me he wouldn't sell it because it wouldn't work.
Only go there now to buy PB blaster and oil when they have it on sale