Three years ago my alternator failed 500 miles from where I started and 700 miles from what was to become home with my wife, two cats, a dog and a whole bunch of stuff in the van in the middle of nowhere Tennessee.  With both batteries nearly dead the van limped into an Autozone that had a rebuilt unit with a lifetime warranty.  One hour and a jump start later we were back on the road.  I'd rather replace parts with OEM or better so buying parts from Autozone was not usually my first choice, but in the middle of nowhere one learns to adjust preferences.

The alternator still works perfectly.

Chuck
'85 Wolfsburg Westy - 'Roland the Road Buffalo'

In a message dated Wed, 4 Sep 2002 9:28:37 AM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> Date:    Wed, 4 Sep 2002 07:36:25 -0400
> From:    Chris <9ampatrl@BELLSOUTH.NET>
> Subject: AutoZone
>
> What did Auto Zone do that was so bad? Nothing, except try to offer the =
> best price on parts. You never get more than you pay for. My waterpump =
> has developed a bad bearing in its pulley wheel. Purchased new from =
> AutoZone on Feb 22, 2002. Do I have the right to complain?.... After =
> all, it was only $80. Keep those receipts. In my opinion
> AutoZone is =
> acceptable, but realize better parts are available.
>
> Chris Medley
> 90 Vanagon