autozone

Having grown up in dealerships being taught only good parts were from a dealership then going to aftermarket retailers. I have learned something. It's all just reboxed parts. Duralast ignition parts are the same as Napa gold, car quest and some Oreilly's as well as many parts for Chrysler and many other auto makers, You don't actually think they make all that stuff do you? Much of it comes from Wells. Such a blanket statement means all parts are crap.

I have no problem looking up my parts online and writing down a few part numbers, checking inventory, prices and giving it to the counter guy. then check the parts before purchasing them and in doing so saving myself a bunch of money.
However, with that said, if this is such a difficult task for some. Then perhaps one shouldn't criticize the guy behind the counter making 9.00-13.00 hr. Yes you don't get hi-caliber people for that price, but they can take care of 99% of the people. So not a bad trade off in reality they make good profits for stock holders by keeping down your number one expense - labor. And some of that savings gets passed on to, well - you! Perhaps bending over for the high price guy might be just what you need.