Why do we refer to these places like that?   Friendly Local Auto Parts
Store?  I've not found most of the countermen("persons?) very friendly
at all..In fact, they seem downright rude, in most cases..Occasionally
you might get someone who actually knows something about vehicles.
Sometimes you get someone who even tries to be helpful, but in my
experience you usually get ignored for a while, and then some kinda
attitude or just a 'blank stare"..
   FLAPS, my patootie!

uh, there IS another F-word that fits those types of places. ;)

joel