Re: RE: Auto parts stores

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@bigfoot.com)
Date: Sat Jul 15 2000 - 12:44:05 EDT

Same problem with parts websites. My brother tried to help me look
around online for the plugs. Only way you can get there on the sites
we tried is to tell them what vehicle you've got, then they tell you
what you want.

The common problem: they're trying to be too helpful. Both the sites
and the stores assume you're Joe Sixpack, you don't know much about your
car, and need your hand held. I had this same kind of problem when I
bought my 180 T-stat. Dammit, I know what I want, just sell it to me!
If you're asking for a specific part number, they should just give it to
you - if you know that much, you likely know what you're doing.

Alex Harris wrote:
>
> Well, so far I've tried to find Autolite 3923's at two auto parts stores.
>
> The first guy asked what kind of truck I had, and when I said a Dakota, he
> asked incredulously "Why do you want to put Ford plugs in it?"
>
> The next person insisted on looking up my truck on the computer; make,
> model, year, and told me what the recommended plugs were.
>
> Is "You got Autolite 3923 plugs?" a difficult question or what? Sheesh...
> (haven't found 'em yet, BTW).
>
> Alex
> 00 RC V6 5-Spd 

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-andy

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