Auto parts suppliers

[Stefan]

I hardly deal with the likes of repco, auto one or super cheap and the like, but recently bought a new old car, so decided to go through the car and proceeded to the local rep for some new bits and pieces. The experience has left me dumbfounded as to why people with no idea about cars work in a car parts store.

the guy behind the counter (early 50s) was so clueless..

I asked for a set of points after 10 minutes he gave me a coil, when i explained too him that it was a coil and I wanted a set of points, he asked if I need 6 points for the car.....

I then asked for a pair of shocks....sorry computer only shows 1 in stock we can get another on Monday. Umm they come in pairs don't they? Yes but computer shows only one. Can I see it please? 10 minutes later produces box with two shocks in it...

Needed new heater hose spigot to screw into the engine block, looks in computer for 10 minutes...no sorry we don't have that....I asked do you have brass fittings? Yes over there he says....find what I need, they had 5 hanging on the wall.

I'd hate to be a mechanic having to deal with these dudes daily...what a headache.