My last trip to NAPA

[johnboi1966]

Well I decided to break down and get the wiper conversion for my D200. I get the part number from the site and go to my local NAPA (which turns out to be a franchise. I give the counter guy the number, he gets on his computer and says.... I don't have it, can't get it, and they must not make it anymore I tell him that the number is good, he just says I can't get it. I say screw it and head to my favorite local shop down the road. It is a Parts Pro/Auto Value affiliated shop. The old man at the counter asked what I need, I tell him wiper arms for a 67D2oo. Without looking for a part number, he walks back to the shelf and grabs me the ANCO 41-03 arms (adjustable) I ask if he has the 41-02, he walks back and grabs one off the shelf! He has to order a 2nd one in and I will have it Tuesday!! I love my local shops!!
It wasn't cheap by far- 21.99 each on the arms and 15.99 each for the wipers ( 20-12) for a total with tax of 83.02! It will be worth it next time I get caught in the rain, which around here is almost everyday. I then went back to NAPA and said, lookie what I found. He just says that well I can't get them they aren't available in our system. Unless I need something NAPA specific, that was my last trip to either of my local NAPA stores. I may try the one downtown in Tacoma, but the two out by me will not get my business anymore. I will drive the extra miles to one of my three favorite local shops- Baxter's on Pacific, Lincoln on 56th, or National in Parkland ( in that order.) The chain stores can bite my A**!!

[EGroscup]

AMEN!! I refuse to use any local Napa due to stupid counterpeople with bad attitudes and high prices. Erik

[motomatt383]

i used to swear by the NAPA stores, not the cheapest, but always could come thru with anything. but it seems that in the last few yrs, that has sure changed! i was in there a few times trying to get parts for that 52 Dodge pickup i just put together, when all was said and done i don't think i bought anything from them. when did they merge with Walker?

matt

[Jones]

I went into Napa here in Castle Rock yesterday, first time in about 8 months and they changed the whole store around. I was really shocked when I told the guy which plugs I wanted and they had them in stock. Usually had to order and wait a few days. I took a gamble and it paid off, this time.

I too like National and Baxter's.

Keith

[nfury8]

I really miss the local parts shops we used to have, but they are all gone now.
The chains couldn't touch them on service and knowledge. The NAPAs around here
are pretty sad also.