more on Can tire auto parts

[Livolsi, Stephane]

I heard through the fairly reliable rumor mill, that UAP/NAPA and Can tire
have made some kind of deal to supply parts, and that Can tire is closing
some large warehouses.

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> From: 	David A. Templeton[SMTP:davidt at opentext.com]
> Sent: 	May 16, 2003 10:10 AM
> To: 	Livolsi, Stephane; 'Audi Quattro List'
> Subject: 	RE: Canadian Tire goes totally rice!
>
> The best part is it seems that in order to work the counter you must be
> between the ages of 17 and 22.  Must have the "rice" knowledge.  Ask for a
> part for a '74 Triumph Spitfire and get "wasn't that a motorcycle?  I
> can't
> help you then." even before looking on the computer :-(.
>
> My opinion of Cdn Tire has slid a lot further.  It was bad enough to ask
> the
> question "I need window wipers for my Montana", getting the response of
> "what size engine? A/C? Is that the AWD version?".  I guess they want
> customers to go to "Parts Source"( Cdn Tire subsidary), for non-rice
> items.
>
> END OF RANT....
> David A. Templeton
> '59 Triumph TR3a
> '74 Triumph Spitfire
> '66 Mustang Coupe
> '66 Mustang Coupe - HiPo
> '85 Audi 5000s Wagon
> '95 GMC Sierra K2500
> '02 Pontiac Montana
> No Rice Here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
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