I had to get a new battery. Advanced Auto Parts offers Free Testing & Installation. I went to the one at Stone Ridge Plaza & the employee was wonderful. He checked it out but unfortunately didn't have a replacement.
He went out of his way & called another store farther west on Ridge Rd. but they were out also. Dewey Ave. had one. I went there, paid for it & when I asked him if I should pop my hood he stated, "He didn't tell me that I had to install it too." I reminded him that the sign states it.
He asked his co-worker & he said he didn't have to because of the virus. Mind you I was standing next to him when I paid & I would be in the car during installation. The co-worker then said that corporate told them not to.
I called Corporate & asked if they still do testing & installation & he told me that they did. I explained the situation, he was very nice & he plans to let the stores know that it is still offered.
It is too bad that the store at Stone Ridge Plaza didn't have one because the employee was someone who represented the company really well & I would have preferred giving him my business. It was clear that there wasn't a lack of communication at Dewey Ave. & they were using the virus as an excuse. If it was legit, then I would understand.
They lost my business & I will share my experience at both places. read more