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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 03:36 AM
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Thank goodness for Forum Vendors

It makes you wonder how we ever get the correct parts for the car
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Fastbird@FastbirdPerf.com
Actually these computerized places have quite accurate and easy to navigate systems. You can find pretty much anything in there if you A: have a customer who knows what the car is with some other pertinent information, and B: have half a clue what the part is called and what to look for. Sadly, a lot of the people working said stores lack B, and a LOT of the people driving on the roads lack A.

amen

spend 15 years behind a parts counter. and then insert the language thing.

customer: "I need that black thing under the hood.... you know...."

parts guy: "what car do you have?"

customer: "a hatchback"

I could go on, and on, and on.
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by vettelover1990
I might also add that we came up with new car models.

1. Prius Turbo
2. Convertible Prius
3. Dodge Neon Targa

lol this is

LMFAO you get the point
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And a turbo Prius... http://autospeed.com/cms/A_2664/article.html

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