Originally Posted by CrypticApathy
b/c some people expect them to tell them whats wrong with there car.
Parts people are not there to diagnose your problems.
That what mechanics are for.
I worked in many shops,and 2 dealerships over a 8-9 yr period.
I can say I have only found a few parts people who actually knew about cars.
The good parts people can cross refrence parts and might be able to give you better alternatives (better parts) than what the manufacture requires.
I had a guy who worked at Z Docs,think my 84 RX7 was a old Datsun 240,with small block in it.When I opend the hood to show him what it was,The look he gave me was priceless
then he asked me what the hell was that