Does anyone else feel this way?

[jackal2000]

in my area (south of DC) i have found that NAPA > advance and auto zone is too far away. reason being, at advance english is a second language. when i walk into NAPA not only am i asked if i need help prior to reaching the first aisle but (OMG) the dudes speak english, its great.

[lone_wolf025]

That's just bad all around. If you're working the counter you should be able to speak passable or even understandable english.

[Canyonero]

I don't think I've ever been asked if I needed help, everyone speaks english though.

[sprucegagt]

I can't blame the guy for asking...It was probably more out of habit than anything. I bet they're supposed to ask that question to keep the idiots coming back with more guesses. I'm sure you're well aware of how low the intelligence level of the general public can be...

Problem is it's also the general public behind the counter as well. If you know the difference between a radiator and a manifold, your hired.

[prophiseer]

true, so true (and yeah, the general public is LD when it comes ot cars). I also get a kick outta when you go in with the part you need so you can match it up, and they don't have a listing for it. I tell ya, though, it's a blessing when you fnd a parts store with knowledgable sales staff. The other week I needed to order a fuel filter for an carburated '87 Dodge Ram Van (even gave them the rochester number off of it) and they sent me a fuel filter that looks similar to what is under my car instead of the paper cartridge, what a waste of 30 minutes.

[lone_wolf025]

Problem is it's also the general public behind the counter as well. If you know the difference between a radiator and a manifold, your hired.

Ya got me on that one....

Remind me what's the difference again? Isn't one used to lube the bearings on the muffler and the other to fold the air into the engine?

[prophiseer]

I always heard the radiator is to cool down the exhaust compression so it doesn't overheat the converter resonator

[sprucegagt]

Local Autozone manager: Close enough. Your both hired!