The Automotive Thread

[jeb6294]

When I had to get a new battery for the Dodge I went to Walmart first.  Went in and looked it up on the computer and grabbed the battery (it said) I needed.  The old battery wouldn't hold a charge so I had taken it out of the truck and brought it in with me so I could get my core charge back without making a return trip.  First thing that pissed me off, they said they couldn't give me my core return because the automotive department was closed.  I could see it right there on the cash register but she wouldn't do it.  Get the battery back out to the truck and the terminals were backwards.  I was able to jump the truck with the new battery and then went inside to return the battery.  They wouldn't let me return it either because the automotive department was closed even though I had just bought it 5 minutes before.  I'm usually a pretty easy going guy, but they were about ready to call the police by the time I left.

 

[MA_PE]

When I had to get a new battery for the Dodge I went to Walmart first.  Went in and looked it up on the computer and grabbed the battery (it said) I needed.  The old battery wouldn't hold a charge so I had taken it out of the truck and brought it in with me so I could get my core charge back without making a return trip.  First thing that pissed me off, they said they couldn't give me my core return because the automotive department was closed.  I could see it right there on the cash register but she wouldn't do it.  Get the battery back out to the truck and the terminals were backwards.  I was able to jump the truck with the new battery and then went inside to return the battery.  They wouldn't let me return it either because the automotive department was closed even though I had just bought it 5 minutes before.  I'm usually a pretty easy going guy, but they were about ready to call the police by the time I left.

Wow.  I think I would've screamed at them until they got Sam Walton himself on the phone.  That's ridiculous

 

[mudpuppy]

 I went to Walmart 

I think I found your problem.

 

[jeb6294]

I think I found your problem.

I'd had decent luck there when I needed a new battery once before so I figured it wouldn't be a big deal.

Their excuse was that they didn't have anybody who could take it back to the automotive section since they didn't have anybody back there.  First of all, I already had it in a cart.  Second, why doesn't it just go behind the customer service desk with the other mountain of crap that people have returned for them to get in the morning?

 

[MA_PE]

so did you leave and have to make another trip for the return?  That is just such BS.  However, like so many of these giant stores, they don't give any of the help any authority to make decisions and when the store manager isn't around it's a crisis when a situation like this arises.  It's a sad statement on American workers.

I was out of town and bought some beer at a Walmart (who knew that they sold beer? Department stores can't sell it in MA).  Apparently the policy is that manager assistance is required for all alcohol sales.  I waited about 10 minutes before they got a manager to the register to check my ID for a six pack.  What a PITA.

 

[MetsFan]

so did you leave and have to make another trip for the return?  That is just such BS.  However, like so many of these giant stores, they don't give any of the help any authority to make decisions and when the store manager isn't around it's a crisis when a situation like this arises.  It's a sad statement on American workers.

I was out of town and bought some beer at a Walmart (who knew that they sold beer? Department stores can't sell it in MA).  Apparently the policy is that manager assistance is required for all alcohol sales.  I waited about 10 minutes before they got a manager to the register to check my ID for a six pack.  What a PITA.

They do now.  My Target sells beer, wine, and hard liquor.  I even saw some some clearance wine yesterday.  

 

[Road Guy]

some store managers can dictate the returns as well, even though Home Depot built itself on the "you can return anything" model, we had a couple different store managers who would tell the returns desk , not to be rude, but to be just a tad difficult on returns that are questionable, probably helped the store manager get another vacation house.

I know we buy a lot of winter weather gear from sports authority and some stores are defin easier to return stuff to than others

 

[MA_PE]

They do now.  My Target sells beer, wine, and hard liquor.  I even saw some some clearance wine yesterday.  

really.  I know Wegman's does but the Shaw's and Stop and Shop that I go to don't.

 

[Road Guy]

Its strange how all across the nation the Liquor store has everyone convinced that if grocery stores sell stronger booze they will somehow go out of business.

 

[wilheldp_PE]

Thanks for the battery suggestions, guys.  I ended up getting a Duralast Gold at AutoZone today.  I'll let you know how it works for me in 3 years.*

* ...provided that it lasts that long.**

** I will probably forget to update if it doesn't last that long, or more likely, I will sell the car and buy another one before the 3 years is up.

 

[knight1fox3]

some store managers can dictate the returns as well,

So you're saying MA could have potentially returned the 6'er after he was finished with them? :thumbs:

 

[Road Guy]

I/m close to doing something stupid...

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

That's a Wrangler. Nice!

 

[blybrook PE]

Not stupid at all. One of the best theft deterrents there is!

 

[Road Guy]

wife is delaying letting me know where the money market check book is!

 

[Road Guy]

so having a 6th gear is new to me, almost sent me back over a cliff this weekend (like one at 10K feet) when I thought I was in reverse, whats up with this? its only a V6 engine?  never had more than a 5 speed before...

will take some getting used to!

 

[DVINNY]

I test drove 3 different 4-door Wranglers over the last week.  One had the 6 speed.  Too much shifting IMO.

I don't think I'm going to do it, but still haven't ruled it out.

 

[Road Guy]

I'm not sure what MPGH the Tahoe got but I can already tell the smaller V6 engine is better on gas (sad when you get excited about 20 mpg)

I am letting my 16 year old drive the Tahoe (mainly just to school) and then we drive it for family weekend trips if we need it. took it (jeep) to Nederland, CO this weekend to do some 4WD'ing. was pretty fun, even with the manual transmission.

Only problem is that there are too many things to buy for these types of vehicles.. Just Empty Every Pocket

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

I skip gears all the time. When accelerating on an on-ramp, I might use 4 out of the 6 (1, 3, 4, 6).  It's not uncommon for me to go from 1 to 4 since I can get up to 45mph in 1st.

My car actually has a skip-shift "feature" where under certain conditions (speed between 15-20mph, less than 70% acceleration, Trans temp over 100*), the gear box will actually lock itself so that you can only shift from 1 to 4. I had that turned off when I had it tuned because it's annoying as ****.

 

[MA_PE]

RG:  So I gather it's official.  You bit the bullet and bought a new Jeep.  Congrats and good luck with it