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Old 08-08-2012, 05:11 AM
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I know a really hot chic that works in the autozone here in el paso and i was super freaked out because she really knows her stuff and the parts..not like other autoparts store that you asked something and they dont have a clue...lol
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I do a donut in the parking lot before I come in to get parts. It seems to work, they don't ask too many questions after I give them a part number.

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Originally Posted by LaBlackIce
I know a really hot chic that works in the autozone here in el paso
Pics or it didn't happen.
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Originally Posted by 1BadAction
Pics or it didn't happen.
AGREED!
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Originally Posted by dewmanshu
I do a donut in the parking lot before I come in to get parts. It seems to work, they don't ask too many questions after I give them a part number.

So where is the proof?


I got on my 2step in the parking lot one time.. that was hilarous!!
4500rpms on 10# boost in park. Talk about an attention getter.
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Merge it! :-)
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How many times do you get a customer in there about 2 mintues till closing with an impossible part to find?
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Originally Posted by mvrk10256
So when I come to you and say hey, I need this and this part. Here is the PN. Dont ask me what car its for.


EXACTLY!!! Not at all directed to the OP, but this is the problem I face constantly. I have parts from an f-body, vette and truck ranging from '99-'04 on my truck. Actually, nothing engine wise is related to the original '99 V6 truck.
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Got a new one Today!!!


Guy comes in with a tapered Roller bearing (think differential bearing or Wheel bearing)
He wants to replace it with a Ball bearing............ and it still has a Tapered bearing on the opposite side of the housing.. And he cant for the life of himself figure out why we were advising him not to even try it.

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Originally Posted by chevrolade
About the customers there's your know it alls
And your don't know a Damm thing type lol
And you have your guys that dont have a freaking clue but they think they do. but they just end up confusing theirself...


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