# Rant - Auto Parts stores, especially Pep Boys **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [June 9, 2008, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rant-auto-parts-stores-especially-pep-boys/49770 "2008-06-09T21:14:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2008, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rant-auto-parts-stores-especially-pep-boys/49770/41 "2008-06-10T21:08:40Z")
> [@Sc1chik](#): > > word. randy is my brother. shut the fuck up…tell him Don says suck a fat dick. I \<3 Randy ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2008, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rant-auto-parts-stores-especially-pep-boys/49770/42 "2008-06-10T21:15:36Z")
autozone on main st near w. ferry is awful. i have never waited less than 5 minutes in line, it’s always like 5 people trying to figure out 1 person’s shit. i mean its cool that they have bilingual salespeople, so what the hell is the hold up? ---
**Author:** ![irocmick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/irocmick/32/7425_2.png) [@irocmick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/irocmick)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 4:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rant-auto-parts-stores-especially-pep-boys/49770/43 "2008-06-11T04:43:57Z")
i agree pep boys sucks. i use advance in riverside. always good guys. i used to live in nt and the advance in nt is awesome also ---
**Author:** ![sureshot007](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot007/32/7345_2.png) [@sureshot007](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot007)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2008, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rant-auto-parts-stores-especially-pep-boys/49770/44 "2008-06-15T15:16:58Z")
Was just in the Elmwood store - I bought an alternator at the NFB location (the only place that had one in stock), and I asked specifically if I could return the core to the other store, and the guy said no problem. So I get to the Elmwood store, and the manager tells me he can’t take a core from another store. I ask him why not, and he said, “Why should I loose money off my sales from this?” Which is when I said, “Why should I care?” He even went so far as to compare what I was doing to buying a craftsman product at Kmart and returning it to Sears. WTF? Is this guy retarded? And he’s the manager. ---
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2008, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rant-auto-parts-stores-especially-pep-boys/49770/45 "2008-06-15T16:01:19Z")
> [@sureshot007](#): > > Was just in the Elmwood store - I bought an alternator at the NFB location (the only place that had one in stock), and I asked specifically if I could return the core to the other store, and the guy said no problem. So I get to the Elmwood store, and the manager tells me he can’t take a core from another store. I ask him why not, and he said, “Why should I loose money off my sales from this?” Which is when I said, “Why should I care?” He even went so far as to compare what I was doing to buying a craftsman product at Kmart and returning it to Sears. WTF? Is this guy retarded? And he’s the manager. LOL, like Sears ever asks!! What a tard! ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2008, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rant-auto-parts-stores-especially-pep-boys/49770/46 "2008-06-15T17:01:21Z")
Went to the advance auto for 30 amp fuses for my subs, went in found them. and went to pay. Older guy a register asks what they are for, I tell him they are for my subwoofers and i blew one. he starts into the damn kids with their loud music i shouldnt even sell you these blah blah blah. Im just like dude, just let me purchase my damn fuses, talk to someone about loud music and damn kids who cares. Douchenozzle. ---
**Author:** ![TrapMuzik82](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trapmuzik82/32/7488_2.png) [@TrapMuzik82](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrapMuzik82)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2008, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rant-auto-parts-stores-especially-pep-boys/49770/47 "2008-06-15T17:39:09Z")
I go to the Advanced in NT, never had a problem, if I ever need help, they come from behind the counter to show me and go over what I need. Never been to Pep Boys though… ---
**Author:** ![AngryHero](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/angryhero/32/7495_2.png) [@AngryHero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AngryHero)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2008, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rant-auto-parts-stores-especially-pep-boys/49770/48 "2008-06-15T17:44:41Z")
It all depends on location.I have napa,carquest, close to me and autozone/advanced 5 minutes further.I usually go to autozone if i know my part is more then $20. I hate napa. Carquest only has good stuff on the floor. The people at all of the stores are generally idiots. ---
**Author:** ![mazdamemories](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mazdamemories/32/5188_2.png) [@mazdamemories](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mazdamemories)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2008, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rant-auto-parts-stores-especially-pep-boys/49770/49 "2008-06-16T12:22:13Z")
I work at autozone on s.park, i despise marth (auto value) advanced is alright but twice the price, pep boys is a national tragedy. For best results use autozone in nt on goundry. lots of parts in stock. I found 2 ball joints for 01audi’s supra for like 27 a piece, granted expensive, but in stock. Agreed that ever other autozone sucks especiall broadway, bailey, main st., union, french. Autozone employs retards to cover the counter. I apologize in advance for all the retards you might encounter in your travels in autozone. If you need something let me know. ---
**Author:** ![MXS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mxs/32/7507_2.png) [@MXS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MXS)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2008, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rant-auto-parts-stores-especially-pep-boys/49770/50 "2008-06-16T12:35:02Z")
> [@sureshot007](#): > > I asked specifically if I could return the core to the other store, and the guy said no problem. So I get to the Elmwood store, and the manager tells me he can’t take a core from another store. I ask him why not, and he said, “Why should I loose money off my sales from this?” :banghead: Lame, I have done that before, returned an axle core from Henrietta to the Irondequoit store because I was in the area. Guy was confused for a minute because my info wasn’t in their computer yet, but once he got it, it was fine. There’s one guy at the Henrietta Pep Boys who is ALWAYS helpful, everyone else is hit or miss. They have had computer problems every time I’ve been there in the last two months. Took a manager 12 tries to give me my $5 back on a battery core. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2008, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rant-auto-parts-stores-especially-pep-boys/49770/51 "2008-06-16T12:40:31Z")
+1 to Advance on Sheridan near Eggert. As far as local parts stores go, they’re pretty good. Although I try to avoid going to any parts store without knowing exactly what I want. I could never trust a clerk’s advice for anything more important than a wiper blade. Too many idiots that don’t know that they’re idiots. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2008, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rant-auto-parts-stores-especially-pep-boys/49770/52 "2008-06-16T12:42:58Z")
My truck was shifting hard on cold mornings this winter. I had put in Redline MT90. Decided to swap it to something lighter. Went a couple of places looking for a GL4 70w80 synthetic gear oil. Stopped by Lakeland on NFB and mention to the guy what I’m doing. “Well there’s your problem right there. You can’t use a single weight oil. You know those things come from the factory with synthetic. You should never have to change it. You know there is such a thing as over maintenance.” :io: ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2008, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rant-auto-parts-stores-especially-pep-boys/49770/53 "2008-06-16T13:15:03Z")
> [@sickboy](#): > > The Cheektowaga Autozone on Union sucks. Some of the people are ok, but the others… ugh. You tell them you need an XXXX, and they argue with you saying they wouldn’t carry anything like that, even though you can find it on their website… then they mysteriously stumble upon it in their system, and have to order whatever it is anyway. Which then may end up shipping back to their warehouse by the time they get to calling you to tell you its there. If it wasn’t within walking distance and super convenient for me I’d probably never go there. Ughhhhh… Such a pain lately there. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rant-auto-parts-stores-especially-pep-boys/49770.md?page=2)