The guy at autozone
I went to the AutoZone in Mira Loma yesterday & left pissed off. I was told that they do not loan Code Readers anymore. The guy (dumbass) behind the counter said it was because California passed a law that they couldn't do it anymore.
So why I was there I thought I would pick up some Spline Drive Lug Nuts for my new Weld racing Wheels. I couldn't remember the thread measurement that I needed (I know my fault)...so I asked the same guy (still a dumbass). He asked if I was talking about the studs, I said no LUG NUTS (I said it slow so he could understand). He then asked me if my car had a V6 or a V8
Then he asked me if it was for the stock wheels. I told him no they are for after market wheels, he then replied that I needed to go to a wheel shop because they only sell parts for stock cars. I told him that it didn't matter if it was stock or custom the thread pattern was still the same. He said no it won't be because it is not stock... I replied I am not changing the studs only the style of LUG NUT. He gave me a blank look, and said he couldn't help me. 
I walked out swearing & telling everybody in the store they are buying parts from morons.
So why I was there I thought I would pick up some Spline Drive Lug Nuts for my new Weld racing Wheels. I couldn't remember the thread measurement that I needed (I know my fault)...so I asked the same guy (still a dumbass). He asked if I was talking about the studs, I said no LUG NUTS (I said it slow so he could understand). He then asked me if my car had a V6 or a V8
Then he asked me if it was for the stock wheels. I told him no they are for after market wheels, he then replied that I needed to go to a wheel shop because they only sell parts for stock cars. I told him that it didn't matter if it was stock or custom the thread pattern was still the same. He said no it won't be because it is not stock... I replied I am not changing the studs only the style of LUG NUT. He gave me a blank look, and said he couldn't help me. I walked out swearing & telling everybody in the store they are buying parts from morons.
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I went to the AutoZone in Mira Loma yesterday & left pissed off. I was told that they do not loan Code Readers anymore. The guy (dumbass) behind the counter said it was because California passed a law that they couldn't do it anymore.
So why I was there I thought I would pick up some Spline Drive Lug Nuts for my new Weld racing Wheels. I couldn't remember the thread measurement that I needed (I know my fault)...so I asked the same guy (still a dumbass). He asked if I was talking about the studs, I said no LUG NUTS (I said it slow so he could understand). He then asked me if my car had a V6 or a V8 Then he asked me if it was for the stock wheels. I told him no they are for after market wheels, he then replied that I needed to go to a wheel shop because they only sell parts for stock cars. I told him that it didn't matter if it was stock or custom the thread pattern was still the same. He said no it won't be because it is not stock... I replied I am not changing the studs only the style of LUG NUT. He gave me a blank look, and said he couldn't help me.
I walked out swearing & telling everybody in the store they are buying parts from morons.
So why I was there I thought I would pick up some Spline Drive Lug Nuts for my new Weld racing Wheels. I couldn't remember the thread measurement that I needed (I know my fault)...so I asked the same guy (still a dumbass). He asked if I was talking about the studs, I said no LUG NUTS (I said it slow so he could understand). He then asked me if my car had a V6 or a V8
Then he asked me if it was for the stock wheels. I told him no they are for after market wheels, he then replied that I needed to go to a wheel shop because they only sell parts for stock cars. I told him that it didn't matter if it was stock or custom the thread pattern was still the same. He said no it won't be because it is not stock... I replied I am not changing the studs only the style of LUG NUT. He gave me a blank look, and said he couldn't help me. I walked out swearing & telling everybody in the store they are buying parts from morons.
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Pay guys a hair above min wage and thats what you get.I was offered $8 to be a manager there...come on, $1 above min wage for a manager!?! I left the next day.
joshie - you gotta find that guy with the v6 bird for me. i need something to put this sweet spoiler on. 
joshie - you gotta find that guy with the v6 bird for me. i need something to put this sweet spoiler on.
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I work at Autozone and go there in my 03 Cobra. So what? lol. They dont pay us THAT bad. As for the code readers,we do not lend them out anymore ...smaller businesses and dealerships sued the corporation for it. Their defense was that "We are not certified technicians",wierd considering many Autozone employees are ASE certified. Its bullshit,that is a big help to people in fixing their vehicles...it is like telling you ,HEY you can not give your neighbor have a cup of sugar because your not a licensed Baker. In conclusion all the other businesses are pissed because their charge you to do what a child could,and we lend them for free.
Ive seen an SS over here too. Fake vents on an SS hood. What the hell are some guys thinking? When Im bored I buy **** at autozone too but its stuff like carwash stuff, oil, cleaners etc... not all that stick on bs. If its your friend tell him something guys! Intervention!
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As for the code readers,we do not lend them out anymore ...smaller businesses and dealerships sued the corporation for it. Their defense was that "We are not certified technicians",wierd considering many Autozone employees are ASE certified. Its bullshit,that is a big help to people in fixing their vehicles...it is like telling you ,HEY you can not give your neighbor have a cup of sugar because your not a licensed Baker. In conclusion all the other businesses are pissed because their charge you to do what a child could,and we lend them for free.
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It was not only that. It came fromt he fact that,I would loan you the tool,you scan the car and come to me. I go on my computer telling you what the code means and what part is necessary to replace and fix the problem. THAT is what they mostly got pissed about. Not only did they lose money because we lent the tool,but because we could sell you the part to fix the problem.
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It was not only that. It came from the fact that,I would loan you the tool,you scan the car and come to me. I go on my computer telling you what the code means and what part is necessary to replace and fix the problem. THAT is what they mostly got pissed about. Not only did they lose money because we lent the tool,but because we could sell you the part to fix the problem.
. To hell with them. I bought a scanner from Auto Zone and look up codes online. Then I'll buy parts where I can. I refuse to pay for something so simple.Whenever I scanned my car at AZ, I never even mentioned the codes to the employees. I just jotted them down and went back to my computer.
Oh well.
