Autozone

I love this Auto Zone even though there was a humongous line today but it’s worth it. The line was almost out the door but the staff is friendly and they checked my car and did a great job

My car sounded like it was struggling to turn on, brought it here and Ralph came outside checked the battery and it was bad (5 yrs old). He installed the new one and thankfully knew that I needed a code for the radio (wth?)! In and out in less than 20 mins.

A friend suggested I have my check engine light looked at by the guys at Autozone before I go pay money to have the dealer do the same thing. Another friend said Autozone may be vague about what the CEL code means… but the friendly, helpful and knowledgable guy at the store was able to narrow it down to the right problem, and kindly printed it out so I could have a reference when I went over to the dealer.
About a week later and two mechanics (dealer and local mechanic), I needed Autozone to check my alternator to see if it was really going bad (my dealer said it was bad and i wanted a 2^nd opinion)…they busted out this electronic meter reading machine on a trolley and gladly diagnosed my alternator problem.
I ended up getting an alternator from them for $ 260ish inc. tax. And when I brought back my busted old one. I got back $ 45 + tax!
Next time I have my CEL on, need parts… or need a 2^nd opinion with no vested interests. I am making the drive down south to Autozone!
Tip-​bits:
Closed at 9 on weekdays and Saturdays.
8am to 8pm on Sundays
Dave is the man to look for in the store, only white guy! :)