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    Gas Bandit Blocker

    Years ago when gas prices went up everyone around starting buying locking gas caps. And then they started buying gas tanks. The gas thieves began drilling holes in plastic gas tanks when they ran into too many locking gas caps.
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    What does everyone on here do for a living?

    48. Auto parts last 10. Automotive related since 18. Tech, auto parts wholesale and retail, shop manager, store manager, machine shop, etc.
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    What does everyone on here do for a living?

    I appreciate the kind words. I guess I’m just not sure what I want to do. There will be no more retail for me. I just can’t deal with the general public anymore. I’ve had several shops ask me to turn wrench again. But the dishonesty is terrible and I have morals. I’ve considered a factory job...
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    What does everyone on here do for a living?

    I have been jobless for 2 months. This is the first time I never had a job. Not on unemployment either. The future is unclear at this time.
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    Are Parts Store Employees Getting Worse?

    We are getting worse. The general public and corporate during the pandemic has made us all acquire the worst attitudes. Corporate does not want to pay anything that would attract better help. The people who worked there ass off last year got a 10 cent raise. The pandemic brought bored people...
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    Brake pad recommendations

    I've had no issue with AAP Platinum or Gold, Thermoquiets, OEX, Hawk, Raybestos. I service a lot family and friends vehicles. I always replace rotors and any hardware. The only brakes I ever had issue with was EBC and when someone brings El cheapos.
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    Last independent auto parts store in town...

    There isn't a single independent left in my city. There either retired, closed up, or absorbed by a bigger company. I do miss the environment of a mom and pop type place. They were never PC which I liked.
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