Oh CRAP, What was Auto Zone thinking!

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Lol..."Auto Zone" announced their new certification seal today.
They actually call the parts C.R.A.P. Certified Refurbished Auto Parts...

ROFLMAO!


You can't make this $hit up...lol Pun intended.

Have a Great Day!
Michael
  • Profile picture of the author KimW
    Ha, I wonder how long it will take the higher up to realize that one?
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    • Profile picture of the author ThomM
      Originally Posted by KimW View Post

      Ha, I wonder how long it will take the higher up to realize that one?
      A lot longer then it will take the counter people
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      • Profile picture of the author Roaddog
        That is a stroke of genius.

        I doubt your the only one talking about it, Micheal.





        Originally Posted by ThomM View Post

        A lot longer then it will take the counter people
        Don't even get me started...
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        • Profile picture of the author ThomM
          Originally Posted by Roaddog View Post

          That is a stroke of genius.

          I doubt your the only one talking about it, Micheal.







          Don't even get me started...
          Jim I hate to tell you this, but most of the Auto Zone counter people around here are pretty sharp. Most of the guys and girls are some smart gear heads.
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          • Profile picture of the author Roaddog
            Originally Posted by ThomM View Post

            Jim I hate to tell you this, but most of the Auto Zone counter people around here are pretty sharp. Most of the guys and girls are some smart gear heads.

            They must have done one heck of a makeover then.

            I have to admit I've only been buying oil and filters...etc, you know basic stuff. For the last few years.

            The last time I was actually working on something extensive, which admittedly was a few years now, it was like they hired for Miss teen USA.
            Guess they figured it would attract the fellas..which it did till I really needed something ordered.

            I think they did change hiring policies, because they hired this friend of mine and I sometimes think he dreams in mechanical specs..
            He's my age.

            I need anything now, I order thru my friends auto shop, saves me money and time (in hair pulling) and I in turn send him business. Even got him a couple of fleet contracts. But he is good.


            I seriously do think this is pretty smart and I doubt they "missed" it.
            Standing out is smart advertising.
            Bet the workers are getting a lot of jokes their way tho...
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            • Profile picture of the author ThomM
              Originally Posted by Roaddog View Post

              They must have done one heck of a makeover then.

              I have to admit I've only been buying oil and filters...etc, you know basic stuff. For the last few years.

              The last time I was actually working on something extensive, which admittedly was a few years now, it was like they hired for Miss teen USA.
              Guess they figured it would attract the fellas..which it did till I really needed something ordered.

              I think they did change hiring policies, because they hired this friend of mine and I sometimes think he dreams in mechanical specs..
              He's my age.

              I need anything now I order thru my friends auto shop, saves me money and time (in hair pulling) and I in turn send him business. Even got him a couple of fleet contracts. But he is good.


              I seriously do think this is pretty smart and I doubt they "missed" it.
              Standing out is smart advertising.
              Bet the workers are getting a lot of jokes their way tho...
              I know many of them around here where garage mechanics taking it easy as they got older. Also some where HVCC auto mechanic grads or students. Short track racing is pretty big around here also.
              I don't know how they are in other areas, it may just be luck we got some good ones here.
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    Maybe it's just a case of truth in advertising?
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    Originally Posted by Michael Mayo View Post

    Lol..."Auto Zone" announced their new certification seal today.
    They actually call the parts C.R.A.P. Certified Refurbished Auto Parts...

    ROFLMAO!


    You can't make this up...lol Pun intended.

    Have a Great Day!
    Michael
    Hilarious!
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  • Profile picture of the author stufftheme
    the major adoptation problem will be due ti country people
    don't think just hardwork
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  • Profile picture of the author seasoned
    This is one reason why a NATIVE speaker should do this stuff! Ever remember the NOVA?

    NOVA english says fast and powerful
    NO-VA spanish says It doesn't go.

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      Originally Posted by seasoned View Post

      This is one reason why a NATIVE speaker should do this stuff! Ever remember the NOVA?

      NOVA english says fast and powerful
      NO-VA spanish says It doesn't go.

      Steve

      But as Gallager once said, if you're standing in front of an oncoming truck, shouldn't it say "dodge"?
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      • Profile picture of the author seasoned
        Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

        But as Gallager once said, if you're standing in front of an oncoming truck, shouldn't it say "dodge"?
        Well HEY, if it is going fast enough, it is nice it tells you what you have to do. NOW, if it said "STICK AROUND"!

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    That's not as bad as Mitsubishi's popular (in Australia at least) 4WD vehicle, the Pajero.

    In Spanish Pajero means someone who indulges in masturbation.

    Perfect analogy for Pajero drivers methinks.
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      Steve - In any language, crap is pretty much...crap.

      I think it's a cool piece of marketing - we're talking about so it went viral.

      Either that or the poor sucker who thought up the name is waiting for his pink slip
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  • Profile picture of the author garyv
    I think it would be a great name for an IM product. It would make it much easier to deny refunds...

    "Hey, you should have known it was crap when you bought it. It's right in the name!"

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  • Profile picture of the author jeffrey73
    Now they just need to share that seal with CHECKER/ O'REILLY, and they will both be right on target!


    Originally Posted by Michael Mayo View Post

    Lol..."Auto Zone" announced their new certification seal today.
    They actually call the parts C.R.A.P. Certified Refurbished Auto Parts...

    ROFLMAO!


    You can't make this up...lol Pun intended.

    Have a Great Day!
    Michael
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