On Wed, 16 May 2007 09:25:37 -0700, you wrote:

>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!
>  Don Hanson

Hah!  

And on top of all that, try going in as an obviously f-plumbed (as
compared to m-plumbed) mammal!  Multiply negative behavior x10 !!!

Seriously, good customer service is what gets my repeat business.

B&S
'87 Westy 'Esmerelda Blanc'
SoCal