Advance Auto Customer Service
Rated 1.35 of 5 Stars
Based on 113 Complaints

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Toll free phone number: 1-877-ADVANCE

Advance Auto Parts customer service is available 7 days a week at 1-877-ADVANCE (238-2623). You can also visit their contact us page for information on support, live chat, and charitable contributions.

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    • 5008 Airport Road Roanoke, VA 24012
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    A+

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    Available 7 days a week

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20

The employees are constanly giving me wrong par ts and wrong information. I am starting to feel like its personal. And their online chat help is just anoher waste of my time.

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I bought a battery from your altavista va store. The next day my car would not start . I had to get a jump to get to work 40 MI. Away. After work I had to get a jump. The car would not start without a jump for 4 days. I lost 2 days of work. Then I had to pay 75.00
To get my car towed then 40 to have the systems checked. Then I bought another battery from a different dealer. 2 batteries in 1 week. My mechanic said to return the Advance auto battery to your altavista store, and when I tried to return it after missing work paying a tow truck and having to ask total strangers to jump my car for 3 days is preposterous and dangerous! I cannot afford to lose this kind of money! Please consider refunding my money from your faulty battery. Thank you.

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I have Been Buying Parts from advance auto for over 30 Years The Store i Have Been Dealing With For The Last !2 Years Used Be A Great Store (800 West 84th Ave Denver Co 80221 Store Number 3917 )Now The Service Is Very Bad I Am A Commercial Acct My Cus,Number Is 2395130 The Manager And The Old Manager Are The Worst The old Mng is actually the commercial parts Person And He Is The Worst Ones at This store Every time I Order a Parts He tells Me IT BE ON THE NEXT RUN Not the Case Sometimes 2 to 3 hours and then Sometimes The Next Day I Used To Do 3,000 dollars a week with this Store and Since I Can Not Get My Parts In A Timely Matter I Have Lost a Bunch of Business Do To The Wait.I can not Believe The District Mng would let this happen but they Do If Someone does Not Do something About the Service I Will Be Forced To Spread The Word That advance auto Does not Care about There Accts.and there Customers I Have Delt with These problems for over 3 Years and nothing has got Resolved Please Do Something

20

Poor customer service at Venice , FL store. Associate soooooo lazy. Said she could not order air filter for my 2018 Terrain. Too lazy that’s why! If people go on line it’s there in plain English to have an Associate order . I overspent for wiper blades back in Dec. had rebate for $20 . Needed a new air filter . Ended up walking out in disgust. No wonder Amazon is soooooo successful. Lazy people don’t last long there!

20

The people that work there are the most disrespectful people I have ever met. Thinking cuz I'm a female so didn't really know what I wanted, but isn't that where you go for help? Not on the Wadsworth store in Arvada becuz they totally ridiculed me. Really miko? Or whatever your name was.... Didn't buy anything but went to auto zone where they treated me with respect.....

20

I brought my old battery in to be tested. The worker said that my battery was dead and needed to be replaced. I told her my year make model. The lady typed in my information and told me the battery that I would need. Not knowing much about cars I trusted that I would receive the right battery. I took the battery back to my vehicle and installed it with my friend who knew how to install batteries. When we put the battery in and attached the cables to it a huge spark ensued. I brought the battery back and Advanced Auto manager was completely confused as to why the lady would have sold me that initial battery. When I put the correct battery in my car was completely damaged. No radio, no power windows, no power to the car at all despite it turning on and idling. This agent gave me the complete wrong battery for my car! Now my car is immobile without any power! Help! I want Advanced Auto to be liable and get my car fixed. They should not allow incompetent people like this work there.

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February 7,2020 I purchased a AC Belt and tensioner for my 2004 Chevy Tahoe because I already purchased the parts in Aug 2019 with a lifetime warranty but didn't have them off the vehicle. I was told to bring the parts back after installing them an I would be refunded. On February 8 I went to Advance Auto in Midlothian Illinois 145 &Cicero Ave where I originally purchased the parts and spoke with a Manager Eric for a return. Eric refunded the tensioner but failed to refund the purchase of the belt that had a lifetime warranty. Eric went on to state the store policy of the lifetime warranty in which he knew nothing of that because I had returned the damaged belt in Aug 2019 that was my 1 time lifetime replacement. End of discussion! And wouldn't refund my purchase nor futher discuss it anymore. I then went to my vehicle to retrieve my phone to look up the store policy on lifetime warranty an it states"FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE THAT YOU HAVE OWNERSHIP"! I went back inside after 15 minutes to show Eric the store policy but at the time another manager stated that he was the overall Manager and as I explained the situation he began to rectify what Eric had already done.
I feel if Eric as a Manager felt comfortable enough to have done me that way how many others have he miss quoted and misinterpreted the store policies to and sent misinformed customers away! I've been a customer of Advance Auto for quite some time now with multiple vehicles with lifetime warranties what happens next time I come forward with a situation of a lifetime warranty or warranty part!!!

20

I called to order an fuel filler hose for my Jeep the employee was not polite and not willing to help me I asked for military discount and he hold on so he could ask his manager he came back and said no , I asked they match other auto parts store prices he said no told me I would have pay 37.00 for the fuel filler hose and that he wasn’t going match Oriely’s prices . I have never been treated that way before , by advance auto parts 411 south maryville Tn I will never ever shop there again I’m considering contact bbb, lawyer

20

I purchased a product from you that did not fit my vehicle. When I returned the product your manager Shawn at the Hopewell Va. store treated me very, very poorly! Case #1541023. Please respond.

20

Your managers nikki,Tim, and Dave also a couple of your employees at the St Mary's store took whiskey, beer in the store and started drinking it in the store on Christmas eve. Thanks to them one of your employees went to the clubs afterwards and then I had to go drive the truck home after my relation would not let him drive

20

I visited the store on the first week of October 2019 to charge a battery and was told that I would be given a call regarding the status of the battery later that day. I was not given a call so I returned to the store approximately 10 to 14 days later and saw the battery still there but had not been looked at or charged. I returned again, approximately a week to 10 days later and spoke with Ebi the manager and he told me that he would call me the same day but never did. I returned approximately 10 days later on December 2nd and he stated that the company was not totally liable for providing me with a new battery. I agreed to pay 25% of the total cost of the battery including taxes which amounted to $169.58. So... I would roughly pay $43 of that amount. Ebi stated that he would only pay 50%. I'm very disgruntled and would like a new battery at not cost to me. I called the Advance complaint number and spoke to Oscar on Dec. 2nd. Oscar agreed to call Ebi and would call me right back but again.... I never heard from him. I am willing to call the Georgia Department of Law Consumer Protection Division if this matter cannot be resolved.

Jeremiah Higgins 678.665.9248

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On Thursday, August 8, 2019, I had an issue with my 2005 Ford Escape's battery. I put my battery charger on the battery overnight. On August 9, the vehicle started fine and I was able to drive to work that morning. I went out to my vehicle over my lunch hour to see if it would start which it did and I left it running for approximately 20 minutes. When I got in my vehicle to leave work, the car wouldn't start. I had to have someone jump start my car and I drove to the nearest Advanced Auto in Council Bluffs because I wasn't sure if my vehicle would make it to the one I normally go to (609 32nd Avenue, Council Bluffs). I stopped into your store located at 2729 West Broadway in Council Bluffs and told the man behind the counter that I would like to have someone come out and check my battery (which I had purchased from Advanced Auto in June of 2017). This man acted like it was going to kill him to help me and after he made his slow walk to my car outside, he put his tester on my battery and pushed "one" button. He said..."You have 13 amps, your battery is good." I then told him my battery is "charged" because I had to have a jump start. He then proceeded to tell me it was my starter and went into this long descriptive story about starters. I told him if it was the starter, it wouldn't have even started after charging the battery. And he said well the problem isn't your battery. So.....I took it to my auto mechanic and asked him to look at the starter. On Saturday, August 10, I get a call from my mechanic who said I didn't have a problem with my starter my battery was defective. So I kindly asked him to take out the battery so I could exchange it since it was still under warranty. I was going to take it back to the West Broadway location, however my temper would have gotten the best of me since they told me the battery was fine. So I then took the battery to the Advanced Auto Parts located 609 32nd Avenue, Council Bluffs and explained to the young lady behind the counter the problem that I was having with the other Advanced Auto on West Broadway. She was able to test my battery and was helpful saying if it showed a charge what she would have to go through steps in order to replace it. After pushing "numerous" buttons on her equipment (the same equipment the man used on August 9), the print out indicated it was a defective battery. Needless to say I wasn't too happy since I KNEW it was the battery when the other person on Friday told me it wasn't! My battery was exchanged and back to my mechanic I went to have it installed. I had to spend over $37.00 for my mechanic to check out my car and to a take out/install on a battery which would have been prevented if the employee at the West Broadway store would have done his job properly. And to make matters worse, he treated me as if I knew nothing about my vehicle. I am furious that this cost me precious time and money because of one of your employees not doing his job. It would be most appreciative if you could reimburse me what it cost me to have this entire fiasco taken care of. And please look into this employee and store as I've been told that other people have had other issues with them. I've read other complaints about Advanced Auto Parts, but up until now I have been pleased. I would appreciate someone contacting me at the above email address.

20

Was at your store in Johnston R.I today purchasing clean products for my 2005 ford f-150 FX4 pickup. I asked the sale associate Joshua for help finding a bulb for the truck. He began making insulting remarks like oh ford found on road dead. When ask to stop with his insults he continues with Henry Ford use to go to a junk yard to see all his cars. With that I took the 40.00 of product and told him to stick them. And walked out. No apology nothing. I will never buy another thing in your store again. Just to be insulted. And I will make sure all my friends never buy at your store either.

20

One employee was seen giving the finger gesture and cussing on different times Jon is his name in Fayette square wv

20

At 12: 35 pm (noon time) on July 3, 2019. I was in the Marlow Heights Shopping Center Advance Auto Store bringing my old battery to receive $22.00 core for the old battery for my 2000 New Volkswagen Beetle and to get a battery for my car key. I was waited on by the Store Manager Jerell Alston (240)455-3616, he told me that he would take the old battery but his computer was down and I would have to wait 2 hrs. for the $22.00 core refund. Then I asked him for a battery for my key, he took my key to the back of the store to find the battery replacement. As he was replacing the battery to the key he use a flat head screw driver to open my key then some how destroyed my Transporter Chip inside my key. I was there for over an hour because he could not put the key back together. I asked him to let me see the key because of how long it was taking him to put it back together and I notice that where the Transporter Chip was in the key was completely destroyed and chip was not in key and key was not operational as before, and when I tried to start my car up it would not start. I called my Mechanic Vaugh because I saw that the light (car/key) orange symbol on my car meaning Mr. Alston damaged the Transporter chip and it was not going to start. My Mechanic called a Key Lock Smith by the Name of Amir (202) 830-4326 to try and duplicate the transporter key and reprogram my car to get it started. However, it would not. I have lost the use of my car since July 3, 2019 and on July 19, 2019, paid July 16, 2019 $109.00 to tow my car to the dealer for replacement key cost $85.00 plus they would have to reprogram key/car. I spoke to the second shift Supervisor who was coming on duty she said at 2:20 pm and the Lock Smith Amir showed her where Supervisor J. Alston had broken out the Transporter chip on my car key and quoted a price of $380 to replace and reprogram my vehicle to get it started. Therefore Amir was there over two (2) hrs. and could not get car started. The second shift supervisor tried to act like she didn't see him trying to put the key back together, then she stated "Didn't he say he would pay for it and I told her that he said that he was not going to pay for it. It is now July 19, 2019 that I have been without my car, because the dealer had to order a new transporter key and reprogram. I should be paid for the $109.00 tow, and $85 replacement of my key/program and the 17 days I have been without my car. My Name is Carron Dixon (202) 847-3775 home and (202) 367-7544 I still have my receipt as I went back to the store three to four times to show Mr. Alston that he damaged my Transporter Chip in my key past 5:30 pm July 3, 2019. Also, because Mr. Alston kept trying to start car and I showed him the symbol on my car I do not know if any other damage had occurred today. I am waiting for the dealership on Ritchie Station Road in District Heights Maryland to give me the status of my 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle.

20

At or about one month ago I contacted the customer service for advanced Auto on Paxton street in Harrisburg PA, regarding a racist incident that I was a victim of ,a few days later I received an email asking in regards to what occurred,since then I have heard nothing back from anyone .I am not satisfied with how I was treated and am taking a step to go around the management in this particular establishment ,I would like to be contacted and would like a receipt of my correspondence.i can be reached at 717-543-8578 at anytime,

20

Stopped at advance auto in San Angelo, TX because I needed to get the codes related to the service engine light. the guy was the most unfriendly and least helpful person I have ever come across at an auto parts store. He did run the scanner ( turning my van off after I explained I was concerned it wouldn't start) told me what the codes were showing but refused to give me the codes. He said about 5 words to me in total. Waste of my time. I have been travelling the country for the last 5 years and have never had such an experience at an auto parts store!! Will never go to advance auto again when there are so many better options available!

20

Bought 35 mm socket that cost 20.00
Tried to take back unused with receipt. They will not. If I buy tools at Home depot or Lowe's I have no problem. I will not buy anything from advanced auto again. Moonville,SC has a new store moving in I will give it a look.

20

Travis Lee at the Ahoskie NC Advanced Auto Reversed the pads on my battery Posts red & green putting them in backwards. I returned & asked him to correct the error as I learned the were backwards by jumping my low car battery with reversed polarity based on his positioning of the pads and it made a loud POP which could have proven catastrophic by exploding with acid going in the eyes & on clothing causing severe burns. He nonchalantly took his own sweet time when I arrived and waited on customers who had come in after I arrived. Finally he went outside with me and All he needed was a simple wrench, I was quite angry at his slothful demeanor and NO apology. HE TOLD Joey the manager to do it! and went inside, He should be FIRED he doesn't want to work & his demeanor does not reflect the company brand.

20

first time in this store in 2 years because the last time was not a good experience! should have known better and driven 17 miles to the competition. i guess when you are the only game in town, you van get away with having a non-customer service attitude.

i wrote a check for my purchase. the machine declined the check. interesting, i had just balanced the account and there were a few thousand dollars in the account.....The clerk called the manager (Tony) who said that it is not unusual and likely not the bank but the third party verification service that advanced auto uses, he continued, it happens quite as bit.

W O W. you have a 3rd party service provider who has a known problem and you do nothing to rectify the problem, instead PASS THE BURDEN OFF ONTO YOUR CUSTOMERS to make it work find another way to pay/etc. it is a good thing i had my credit card with me (and too bad for you, as you lost that 3%)

i think at this point that since i dont play baseball and this is strike 2 i will definitely go elsewhere from now on.

20

The worse customer service ever.
1. I asked the guy did they put on windshield wipers, he said i'm with a customer you have to wait your turn, and he went outside so I got in line
2. I then asked the young lady that was behind the counter who thought she was God's special gift if they installed windshield wipers and she said I would have to wait for the guy to come back so I asked her if she could help me get some transmission fluid, she said in a nasty tone and taking a deep breath it's on the back wall, so I said is it a specific kind that I have to get again she takes a deep breath with here eyes rolling to the ceiling and says you have to go back there and look for the kind you want. I decided to go to another AA. the guy came back in the store I bought one windshield wiper from him and he did put it on because it was raining so hard. I left and went to another AA on rt-40 with way way better customer service.
I'm very big on customer service so I will not recommend that store # 05376 to anyone.
4600 Edmonson ave 21229
I was there 7/7/19 at 5:14pm
trn# 9085 Christopher

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told counter person make, model, year, 4 barrel Rochester remanufactured carb, with auto choke,, even took in one for core charge, this was on 6/27/19 finally received it at store on 7/10/19, got home open box,, wrong carb,, they sent a 2 barrel Rochester carb, called the store they put me on hold 15 minutes then told me to bring it back.. the male behind counter this time tried looking it up , said he could not find it , but want to sell me a elderbrock carb at a higher price,, then he was coing to refund my money but could not produce my carb core, said it was shipped to va. to be rebuilt. I would had to call back and talk to a don. that the two employees in the store could not do anything.. I have 7 pickup trucks I maimtain,, a lot of parts to buy, but this reaffirmed that this store in ironton ohio is usless,, you will lose a lot of sale ther will tell family and friends not to buy there,

20

To whom this may concern,
My boyfriend works at the Monmouth Illinois location. And his boss treats him like he is garbage. She has called him worthless, stupid and useless to the company. He goes to work just everyday and works his ass off to support his children. I don't feel like she should be running that store.
Also please do not disclose my. Name to her.

20

This has been bothering me for 2 weeks now so I MUST INFORM YOUR COMPANY what occured JUNE 22-23 I;m a 64 y.o. man who has purchased items from Kragon / Oreilly located at 701 Central ave. Alameda, Ca.for past 25 years. I went to purchase wire ties for my car & without being able to find them I asked employee Adrian for assistance.I explained to Adrian( age 22-24) what I was looking for & without even attempting to find wire ties Adrian told me store didn't have them.i suggested that perhaps employees should be better trained. I was shocked by his attitude & laziness so I again I discribed item I needed with his reply was that I didn't know what the fuck I was talking about & get the fuck out of HIS store! He demanded that I get out of HIS store 6 times along with Adrian getting into my face 4 times telling me to hit HIM, please hit ME !!...ADRIAN SHOULD NOT BE WORKING WITH THE PUBLIC. Thankfully Auto Zone opened a store in Alameda !!

20

I bought a new battery on Sunday. The battery went dead on Wednesday left me stranded. Return it only to be told I had to leave it overnight for them to charge it to see if it was bad. Got there this morning and they had not even charged it. Said they could not give me a new battery because it would void my warranty. So now I'm still stuck waiting.

20

My name is Jackson Stroud. I live in Sarasota Florida. The end of last week My truck was not cranking so I jump started it and then I went to the store by my house on Fruitville Road in Sarasota . An employee tested my battery while my truck was running and said my battery was fine. He told me it was my alternator . They didn’t have one so we had to go get one at a nearby auto zone. The alternator for my 2014 Silverado was $300.

After we installed it my truck ran ok then it wouldn’t crank or it would but not without sounding sluggish. Today I went back to the same advance auto on Fruitville. The female assistant manager tested my battery and said it was no good. I was upset because the other guy said it was good and we spent all that money on an alternator we really didn’t need.

She didn’t apologize only offered to sell me a $180 replacement battery, I asked for assistance in removing the battery and she told me to go next door to the Tuffy Auto. I have my receipt for the alternator. We have always had good service at that store so this is very disappointing. We went to the Sams Club down the street and got help there. I await your response.

20

Dunkirk Maryland location. Over the years I have dealt with High Gear, Trak Auto. Somehow or another you guys need to re-hire the guy Sandy I think he used to be the manager at the Dunkirk store store because it seems like you guys are hiring young and experience people who really don't care about customers. I don't have an automotive shop but I have worked on a lot of cars and still do, I like supporting local business but maybe it's time for me to consider buying from RockAuto or another supplier. PS: one of your employees seems to like sitting in his vehicle for long periods of time.

100

I visit your store in Hopkinsville on June 11 this wonderful employee name Jessie really gave good customer service she was friendly kind & caring I went in upset but she was calm talked to me checked my battery and even gave me a chair to sit down seeing I was old and not feeling good she gave me that extra caring 100% customer service took care of my problem very professional her 5 years working there really showed she loved her job took completely interest in me as a customer Thank her she deserve a raise & reward she made my day.. let her tell the rest I was 100% satisfied when I left. Again Thank Jessie from the Bottom of my heart at store 8330 Hopkinsville Ky 42240 Sincerely Valeria Adams 6/11/19

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We walked in and there was someone in front of us. That is fine. Then after Jayne was done with that customer she talked to him for a couple minutes before getting to us. Then once she finally got to us she got an attitude after we told her what we needed, which was a T50 3/8 drive socket and a 3 inch extension. That was it. Cause we needed to use them in the parking very quickly. So she came out with a 9 inch extension and got an even bigger attitude when we told her again that we needed a 3 inch extension and from the back she told us she could give us a 6 inch extension. After she said that we told her again that we needed a 3 inch and she gave us more back talk and attitude.

20

Ordered a part yesterday around 2:49pm was told over the phone part would be in next morning. Got to store around 11am next morning no part available. Was told by employee that there is no number to call to find out what the status of part is. Very inconvenient costing me more time and money

20

In reference to store number 2413, were I able to give zero stars, I certainly would ! I showed up right at closing, 6pm central time, to be told I could not have my prepaid online order. Mark was very rude to me and threatened me with police action If I would not leave. Not sure why this store gets to close earlier than other stores. Also the mobile version of Google still reflects this store is open until 9pm. This will be my last purchase with Advance Auto. I am in retail sales as well and I would be fired for such action. For this once Car Quest location it would seem they are more concerned with corporate sales rather than the individual.

20

Came in to get coolant for a VW Passat 2003. At the counter asked to. Verify this coolant selected is pink. The Preston European blend says good for euro cars (VW). Took it home and opened and it was blue. This is not the VW pink solution I asked about. I went online and ordered the proper brand/blend. The store would not return the blue coolant saying it was opened and works for VW.

It is not the pink brand I stated I wanted and the store misled me to the one I did not want.

I wish to return the product for a refund

20

I bought a electric fuel pump for my car and I got another manual fuel pump for my car from auto zone when I installed the electric fuel pump it set my car on fire under the hood and did not damage the electric fuel pump I want back to get the right parts I need to change the electric fuel pump in to get the right one they said that they can do it

20

I was sold a battery and then found that it was the starter that was bad. The sales lady didn't test my old batter first but did AFTER the new one was installed and found the old one to be in perfect condition. She refused to refund my money, so now I have 2 batteries when I only need one. I just want my money back. If she had just tested the old one first, this would not have happened and I should not have to pay for it.

20

Regarding Advance Auto, 5120 Library Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102:
Ordered parts by phone and was told they would be in the next day. Told rep. to hold for three days for me to pick up. Drove to store three days later to be told all parts not in. Asked why they didn't call me. Manager ken said they didn't have my number. They have my number in their system, in fact used to identify me for ordering info. I hate LIARS! Went to new O'Reilly nearby. Had all my parts in stock, better prices, and $10 off additionally for being a new customer. O'Reilly it is from now on.
And the icing on the cake is I have now been waiting for 40 minutes on their corporate complaint line for a "team member" for my "very important call to us".
No wonder their stock has gone nowhere over the past 5 years!

20

Your online chat and Contact page has no e-mail for me to send you pictures of one of your company's failed rotors that is an abomination of workmanship and quality control by whom ever you purchase this item from. I am contacting you so that you may realize the junk your being sold and the danger your putting the consumer in. SO, I will send the pictures and then we can discuss your appropriate course of action for this issue.

Respectfully,

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I have tried for 2-weeks to get ob line and order parts. The On-Line message always says you are down for a Tune Up/ Speed Perks discounts only available On-Line. Everytime I go on line and select the items I want, the page comes up and says the site is Down For Repairs. The phone number for Customer Service says someone is available every day, 7 days a week. I call the Customer Service Desk and get a recording that they are closed and to call back later and hangs up on me. My Speed Perks Rewards and Discounts are about to expire and I cant reach anyone to help resolve the issue. Please call me to resolve the issues so I can use my rewards and discounts. Thank you.

443-506-7597.

20

I purchased an elderbrock carburetor from the chilhowie store and it is defective they refuse to refund my money I do not recommend shopping here to anyone

20

I bought a starter for my F150 told kid at counter it was manual shift , he put in automatic, said was no difference. It lasted few weeks, I went back to store they tried to tell me I installed wrong, but finally swapped me another one. Two days later it was in way out again , same manager of store Bobby, said it was an ignition problem not their starter. I brought truck to a shop they found no ignition problem. Just that store have me wrong starter. It cost me over $ 250 for shop repair to get rt. Starter on . As well as my $97 for starter from your store. Showed Bobby my recipiet but he wants no part of refunding me at all. At this point I want payment for all i have put out. I also lost a day and half of work over all this. I have lived in 3 different states in my 52 yrs. Recently moved to G.A .this store in Manchester g.A is by far the worst run place with the most rude and ignorant to Customer workers I've ever dealt with. Bobby needs to realize if he has a moron worker it's his job to get worker straight not ignore problem with i don't care attitude . Any managers of that store need to be fired!! I'm a 52 yr old veteran been in multiple car wrecks and brian surgery for a tumor . I had to change starter twice in side of road because of your idiot workers

20

The computer technology sucks. Literally. You guys run hp rp5800 computers, and the hardware in the computers can’t seem to keep up with the software because you guys are literally pushing strong software into a week computer system. The computer has to be able to compute. You can’t give a 2nd grader an algebraic equation and tell him/ her to solve it without there being an issue. The avdvance auto parts computers at Bowleys Quarters keep crashing because the hardware in the computer needs to be updated itself. All in all, the computers can’t process the software in the system.

P.S. Replacing the hardware with the same thing does not count as updating it.

20

I stopped by advanced auto in my home town of brazil indiana cause i lost poer to everything while driving i walked in and talked to a guy by the name of ricky told him my problem and without testing anything he said it was my alternator i asked him to check the battery so he brings out a battery tester and then runs back in and comes out with a meter and test my alternator he never load tested my battery he said that i needed to hurry up and get home get that alternator off and come back and get an alternator i had my 3 kids and my girlfriend in the car i was worried the battery was going to die before we got home and be stranded so i get home and pull off the old alternator go and get a new one from advance install it and the battery was still not holding charge i went to walmart and bought a new battery cause i call advance and they wasnt wanting to make it right cause if he would of tested my battery like i had asked to begin with he would of found out it was bad and i refuse to take off the alternator after i had already put it on so now i have a 157 dollar alternator i didnt even need somebody needs to make this right

20

took a battery to the sweetwater, tn location to have tested to see if it was good or bad there was three advance employees standing at counter talking amongst themselves (no customers in store other than myself) an older black gentleman asked what I needed I asked him to check my battery and he refused to step outside and check it I was told to take a small cart and load battery onto it and bring inside when I questioned why he couldn't step outstde and check it on the tailgate of my truck he made some smart remarks and said he was letting me use the cart. I have had several batteries checked here in the past and have never had to bring one inside unless I was buying a new battery. this is very poor customer service not sure I will be back to this location.
wayne shaw

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Ordered a shift cable for my car and was told that it would arrive 4/6/19 around 7:30am, called this morning at 11:00 am to see if it had arrived and employee told me that their parts truck would not be coming today. I ordered this cable through you people because I needed it asap, if I would have known it wasn't going to be here today I could have overnighted it from another retailer online. What really makes me upset is the fact that I came in and paid for this item in good faith believing it would be here today. LAST PURCHASE EVER FROM THIS STORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I spoke with the rudest manager at the Denham Springs Adv Auto parts today. I brought in a battery I purchased fron that store aprox 6-9 months earliey. She pulled it up on the computer. The maniac shop told me it would not take a charge. I went their to replace it but the manager said no and cursed me out of the store using foul language i was not rude to her but the man in line behind me said to her a bit ruff in reality their s**t gos bad often. She then told me to leave. I told her I didnt say that but she told me she didnt gife a F**k and made me leave. 225 454 3054 I want to speak to someone about this. I went to napa and had to buy a battery new. I expected to pay something but just not full price. She ran me out and the other gut because she was just so angery.. I will never go in their again with that kind of personal help .

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Poor customer service by employee at Carrollton Kentucky store. Tried to return an item that I had ordered online. There were two guys working and the older gentleman was very disrespectful and unhelpful. He informed me that he wished that they would stop the online orders because all it does is create problems for them. I informed him that the reason I order online is because they do not always have what I need in stock and it was a promotional deal. He said but I am returning it and I would have to come back the next day to return item. I also wanted to buy some sway bar bushings and he was very unhelpful in helping me with my selection. .

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I purchased an onboard II scan tool. It does not work like the tool a had purchased in the past and it cos twice as much. I wanted to return it for a refund.
Store policy is not to refund purchase of electronics.
I opened the package, tryed it and found that it did not behave as the tool that I was attempting to replace.
I do not plan to patronize your store chain in the future.
(202)498-7952

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On 3/17/19 at your Millsboro DELAWARE store I tried to purchase a brake light for a 2007 GMC denali the first person could not find it on the computer but gave me one that should work it did not work. This evening i tried to return the bulbs with receipt in hand but was told i could not return them because the package was open. I asked the young lady if she could find me the right part but she could not find it on the computer. now i am out $8.00 and still no part. This is not the first time i have experienced this incompetence in this store but it will be the last. i have spoken with many people in town and have heard similar stories or worse.

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Zero stars is my rating. My (adult) son went into the store to rent a tool for someone that was doing a repair on his car. My son started the conversation by stating, "Ummm, I need to get a..." The immediate response by the employee was, "We don't rent 'Ummms" here". My son continued to tell the salesman what he needed (a bearing press) and he proceeded to go to retrieve it. My son added that he needed the removal tool also and without looking back, the salesman said he didn't need it. He came back to the counter, dismissively said, "We don't have it," walked past my son as if he were invisible, and instructed another salesman to assist 2 other customers that had just walked in. We left the store and went immediately to AutoZone where he was able to get what he needed in 5 minutes and without the nasty attitude of a incompetent salesman. I will NEVER walk into one of your stores again!!! I am a Registered Nurse that works in an all-male prison and the inmates are more polite than your employee. I have friends and co-workers that have had similar experiences with the same store in Staunton, VA. I didn't waste my time complaining to the manager because others have told me he has the same disposition. I should have looked at the reviews prior to going to that store...they are not good. I don't expect anything to done about this situation, but I feel better putting the complaint in writing.

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My wife Geraldine Clark went into your store number 9826 in Laurel, MS on 03/0819 @ 10:38 A.M. to purchase a tail gate cable and a driver side rear tail light assembly. The transaction number was 1507 (Danny B.). Your customer service representative had difficulty figuring out what a tail gate cable was and had to ask another associate to help him look it up. It was so bad, my wife had to draw your sales person a picture. They said they did not have the taillight assembly, but would order one and it would be in the next day. My wife called the morning of the 10th to see if the taillight assembly had come in. The lady told her that the tail gate assembly she ordered had not come in yet. My wife explained that she did not order a tail gate cable as she purchased one the day she was in your store, but had ordered the taillight assembly. We went to your store got a refund on the tail gate cable we prepaid, but did not order and we went down the street to O' Reileys, where the man understood parts and knew how to look them up and ordered a tail light assembly. Complacency destroys marriages, churches, and businesses. Customer should be able to expect competent and friendly help. It matters not what the price is if you aren't able to take an order, Look At Sears and Roebuck. At one time they were the number one retailer, now they are teetering on the brink of extinction. My wifes number is 601-580-3793 if you need further input.

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Tried to order a simple part and when I showed up to pick up the part, they told me there was a mistake and that it would have to be another week wait. Showed up next week and they told me the same thing. Somehow it wasn't being ordered even though I has already paid for it. Unbelievable. So unprofessional. They were just looking at me like I was stupid. Rude. Not helpful or apologetic. Never offered an explanation, or discount or any attempt to make it right. Completely wasted my time. I swore never to go back in there again but they are 5 seconds from my house and by far the most convenient SO, I went back in today, against my gut, to pick up a simple oil filter. How hard could that be right? As usual I walk in and nobody cares. Not greeted by anyone or asked If I need help. Where are the employees? I was standing there for 20 minutes waiting to pay for my filter before I gave up and left. WORST AUTO PARTS STORE / STAFF on the planet.

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i switched from autozone to advance for many reasons but today i will switch back to autozone for one reason. you guys say you will install wiper blabes free but today i bough some and asked if you guys would install them. i got a laugh from the fellow helping me and asked if anyone else wanted to install them. they did not get installed. he said he was only part time, two days a week and wasnt going to install my wipers in the rain. i am sure that nothing will result in this email but i will go back to autozone. you guys made me feel like shit for asking you to change my wiper blades. the covert ave store in evansville indiana sucks, they used to be so helpfull. good luck on your customer service. i will let everyone i know how you guys treated me.

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advance auto parts store # 06998
Item was sold to my father that is 80 years old and was told he could return it if not what wrong with his Rav4. he was sold an 800a jump starter that does everything under the sun. flash light. cell charger. jumper ... the most expensive item that he would never use ... but it didnt work and he needed a new battery in which he bought and was told he could return the item. Now i go to return it and was told no... not happy. he was over sold i feel and now he has been taken advantage of.
TRN#0281
K.Collins
17 kent blvd
ip ny 11558

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While shopping at Advance Auto located in Irvine Ky on Richmond Rd 40336 while I was shopping for license plate cover for my car A worker helped me locate it and walked off I walked to front of the store no one was at the checkout counter so I walked up laid down what I intended to purchase and a worker said I will be right with you and then perceeded to walk up to the checkout counter where I was standing and waited on another customer right in front of me...nothing had been rung up for the other customer the worker very rudely just rung the other person up and me standing there I could have understood if the other customers purchase had been rung up already but it hadn't been this is also the second time this has happened to me at this store so in that I refuse to shop at advanced autos store in Irvine ever again and am going to recommend no one else do it as well. There is an older man that works there that is rude to customers..

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Iv spent thousands of dollars at your hbg store at paxton and 29th it's disturbing to me that three of your employees would at different times over the last month two challenged me about being retired on disability and where I've worked in the past also another referring to people from hbg and I don't think that was proffetional at all I'm a thirty sevenen year construction man and mechanic who has a disabled spine that can't be repaired I have never brought up wear I have worked unless one of your employees has asked and asked again and again then when I tell her why she snickers like a smartass she's probably never changed a tractor trailer tire and probly never will who the he'll does she think she is I wish I would have got these three people's names but until. The last smartass comment if been letting this unprofessional harassing behavior go from now on I will be taking names iv had it with your people in that store I have no idea who the he'll they think they are I have a bad back because if obviously worked harder than all of them and well skilled at six occupations pipelayer equtement operator truckmechanic concrete finisher proffetional automotive tech and tire tech I they're not even in my league they're unproffetional and pathetic with they're smart assed comments I will get names if need be I can also visually identified these imbisols

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I don't usually complain when I have a bad experience somewhere, I just choose not to do business at that particular establishment. This however, I feel that I need to voice my complaint and hope that it keeps other people from the same experience that I had.
Upon entering the parking lot at your store, located at 1541 Patton Ave in Asheville, N.C., I see a female employee sitting on a retaining wall outside the store, talking on her cell phone. Upon exiting the car, I can hear her, loudly using very offensive profanity in her conversation. Words that were used include taking the Lord's name in vain and just about every other word was fucker or fucking. I went on into the store and several minutes later she came into the store as well, still VERY LOUDLY cussing every other word. I was very surprised to hear this kind of language from a young lady, yet alone from an employee in the work place. I would hope that you do not allow or condone this type of language from your employees!
I choose NOT to do business with this particular store anymore due to this type of atmosphere, I choose not to put myself in that particular situation. What if I'd had my grandchildren with me? No, not me!

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I went into the advance on McGrady drive in Cleveland tn. I was looking to spend about 4000 dollars due to I needed a new motor and stuff to go on it. The cashier was new so another lady that was short with brown hair came over. She has problems as well looking it up. My wife mentioned could you look it up by vin where I had it there. She said she could so she went to screen. My wife asked her if she was clicked on right box on the screen where there was two on there. She sated that she had been working there for three years and if she would like to come back there and do it here self better go ahead. I tole them that they sill not treat her that way and left. They missed out on a 4000 dollar sale and I have never had such poor customer service from and advance like that. I would like an email back from manger due to this was horrible service. I have been in customer service management for over 8 years and have taught classes in it and I believe this was the worse I have ever had.

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Service sucked

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Store #2480. Given the current political climate in the country, I find it a bit racist for this company to choose a side so publicly. I entered this store to find a black and white American flag with the blue stripe. A balance would have been to have seen in the same series of flags a 'Black Lives Matter" flag as well. Haven't said that, Why would Advance Auto make ANY public statement (the flag) on the political/social affairs of the country given that people of all walks of life buy your goods. Very offensive. Needs a fix.

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Product does not fit correctly. Cut out for the gas cap is incorrect although it is suppose to fit the 2015 JKU. Per Advance Auto Parts policy I am unable to return product as it was removed from the packaging and installed only to find out the cut out was incorrect.

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10 years ago I changed from PeP Boys to ADVANCEd AUTO because of poor, slow disorganized service. Today, after many months of poor service/guarantees,and attitudes at Advanced, attitudes I return to PepBoys. Same bad service but maybe PeP has gotten better in 10 years. We will see. PS: Perks account is a joke. I understand that huricane Maria affected our island severely, but the attitudes and store systems are a mess. Ponce/Valle Real,Puerto Rico. The mechanics there are doing ok though.

-PS: The store at Carr-14 in Ponce,PR is fine. Manger with name of "Joan" is outstanding. (but has no mechanic service)
- The store at Yauco Plaza is bad.

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I had bought a purolator oil filter for my daughters 2003 Toyota camry. I proceeded to change the oil and finished took it for a ride and noticed oil under my car on the ground . I jacked it back up and wiped the filter off again and decided to run the car and check for the leak. after a minute I notice an oil leak at the top of the filter so I took the filter off and noticed a dip in the oil seal gasket at witch it was defective during manufacturing. I had been given a case of oil filters from my brother that was for a corolla . I measured it up and put it on it was a little shorter but worked. I took the defective one back to return it and Corry said that he could not give me my money back because it was use he could only give me an exchange. Well how could I tell if it was defective if I didn't put it on. I DO NOT want another filter I want my money back. I have a Toyota filter on now . It was store 1360 and if this is how you do business I might just take mine elsewhere. Really you are going to make me unhappy for $6.50 I been doing business down there for a long time and Joe is the only one that give me satisfaction of knowing how to do his job . I would appreciate a response my name is David

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I purchased a new battery from Advance and also requested the free installation. They sold me the battery and never stated that it would be an issue to replace. Once the technician came out and began to work, he informed me that he was unable to replace it and I needed to take the battery to some place like Jiffy Lube where they would charge me an additional $55 on top of what I paid Advance to replace the battery. Horrible service!

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I am out of food. I paid 50 fillers to pay someone to pick up my fuel pump today. Spent all day and paid a mechanic. Fuel pump motor I was defective. Now I have no way to work and have to drop the fuel tank again. I have serious heart problems ..Now I can't get to work again tomorrow. Or return the part . this is the second time I have gotten a new part that didn't work... I spent 200.00 fillers today with you and 200.00 on delivery and mechanic.. Now I can't fuckin eat or get to work. I swear to God I will make sure you go down... I have trusted you for years.

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To whom this may concern.I was employed as of Feb.2018 at
the hub in Lowell Mass.i would like to tell you my side of what happended
to me on Saturday Feb 3 2018.I reported to work that day to do a route
to deliver parts for a two times run.I proceded to load my van.
My van was completly full at this point.There litterly was no more room to
put anything else in .I was told by Dee that there were 6 totes that also had
to be delivered.again I told him I could not get them in there.I told him I
would deliver them on the next run.He told me to go ahead.
I then left for my first run thinking that everything is o.k. When I get back from my
run Victor the store manager tells me we have to let you go.I asked him why.
he tells me that because you refused to deliver totes.I would like for someone
to explain to me what im missing in this .
Rodger Bronk 978-455-2208

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Russell springs, ky store. I work at local dealership as mechanic. I called your store for air filter, talked to Edgar, and he told me that he had a certain filter that he would send over. When it arrived, it was different brand than he said. I was upset, he failed to make courtesy call to explain. The driver then went back and told Edgar that I had called him an idiot, true. However, Edgar then called dealership balling me out, very unprofessional. The dealership is now going to drop the advanced account and do business with another. I dont expect anything to come of this, as most corporate complaints are dismissed. At least your corporate management will know. On them now...

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Dear Customer Service Department, Management, etc.
I am a long-time customer of your company. I have never had any complaints, or issues, until today. I am utterly appalled by the so-called customer service that my husband and I received there.
My husband is a 100% PTSD disable combat Veteran. He has served two tours for this country in Iraq. I am not only his wife, but a paid caregiver through the Veterans Administration Hospital. It takes tremendous effort on his and my part to get him out in public, and I have been slowly trying to show him that society is ok. What ever progress I may have made was completely eradicated today by a staff member at your store in Greenup Kentucky. My husband and I went to the store to use the code reader because his engine light came on. We have one at home, but I talked him into going to Advance, and maybe looking around, as that is something he does enjoy. We received the machine and read the code that it gave. Then proceeded to walk around. My husband has severe memory issues from his disability. We stayed there for quite a while walking around and browsing through the products. Again, this is something that he likes to do, and it gets him out socially. (I am a certified counselor as well). We ended up purchasing over 60 dollars’ worth of items. We left, where we then were pulled over by the city police right at the city line, which is about 2 miles from the store. Upon approach the cop advised us where we were coming from, and once we divulged where we came from, he informed us that Advance is the one that called him, because we had been there to long. I am still in shock by this. This action that was taken by the Advance store in Greenup, not only caused my husband an attack, but also caused him to be thrown in jail, where I had to fight for a few hours to get him out. This was a very stupid and dangerous situation that should have been avoided, but I guess the company does not want their customers to browse the store, buy something, wait I’m sorry, they do… Just not if you take to long.
I can get the fact that the staff was concerned, but a simple approach and a question or two, and they would have understood. But they called the police, and he admitted waiting for us to leave, and get into our truck and drive away… then to pull us over, and even put on my husband’s paperwork that we were pulled over doing 1 mile over the speed limit. I am sick and disgusted by your employee’s action. We had done nothing wrong, but I’m assuming since we were looking at the products, that we were horrible people. I expect action to be done regarding this. One great thing about living in a small town, is that everyone pretty much knows everyone… I will make sure that everyone knows how the company wants to treat our combat veterans in this country. Not only will I make is public to all news that will listen, but I will contact every legion, VFW, and any other veteran organization and inform of them of the situation. No this is not me trying to threaten or anything like that, but to make it aware that I wont just go away, nor will I let my husband be treated like he was second class citizen since your employee believed that there should be a limit on our shopping at 1:00 in the afternoon. If your employee is that intimidated and scared of someone who fought for their freedoms, then he should find other employment where it doesn’t deal directly with people. There are all sorts of sizes in this world. I will be following up with your store manager tomorrow and hope to hear a quick response regarding this matter. If you have any further questions you can contact me on my cell at: 606-923-5378. I know how unsettling this information must be, I am not blaming the company, but the employee at the store, and I want to make sure that this action doesn’t happen again, and I hope that you can see and understand why.
Tamara Higginbotham, CDCA, AA, LCP

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I was in the brewton al advanced auto parts store to on 1 27 2018 to see about getting a few parts for my car and there was an employee in there who smelled horrible like she had not bathed in weeks. She had dirty work clothes on and kept passing gas. The whole store smelled horrible and she was very rude and snotty was not nice at all . the name on the ladies shirt was heather . i think she needs reeducated on personal hygenie

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Went into your store in Wiggins Ms 12/16/2017. A black man was on the phone with someone so I waited. While I was waiting a black customer came in be hind me. When the sales man got off the phone he looked past me to wait on the man that came in behind me and ignored me all together.Do to the fact that his actions clearly showed he was being racist towards me me my family and the friends I have told so far want nothing to do with a store that approves of their employees being racist against customers.

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I recently went to one of your stores in Riverhead N.Y. (which I have done in the past) to purchase light bulbs. The date of visit was Nov. 1st 2017 at approximately 6 p.m. Upon entering the store three of the sales associates were in conversation. The content of which was not what one would expect in any public setting let alone a place of business. The amount of profanity that was being used would make a trucker blush. The little bit of content that I picked up was lewd at best. The volume of the conversation was loud enough to be heard across the store. I do frequent that store often and most times with my children. This visit I was pressed for time and did not ask to speak to a manager. The sales associates were helpful when asked the location of the parts I was looking for but quickly went back to there conversation. I cringe at he fact that if my children were with me that I would have to explain what was going on. My kids do not live a sheltered life, but this instance I felt it was a bit much, and I have been in construction for over 30 years. Upon leaving I did notice another female customer who came in after me. I hope to be able to do business with this company in the future. Thank you for your time

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I purchased a mastercylinder online and it sent me to store4010 to pick up.i put the cylinder on and it would not pump up pressure. I checked online last night and they had another one in stock. so today while I was in that area I stopped buy and purchased another one. I put the cylinder on my vehicle and carried the defective one back and the manager on duty at 5:20 pm said that he could not take it back.said he could only do a defective exchanged. I told him that I would go to the store #6081 that I always deal with and get this taken care of.store# 6081 took care of my concern.
the manager at store#4010 needs to learn how to be customer frendily ande learn what to do when you have a defective part. I will not go back to store#4010 for anything .

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I have used the Advanced Auto located at 5127 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA. 23462, on several occasions. I have found that every time I go in there to purchase something I need for my truck, there is a problem. It could be from them selling me the wrong parts, to selling me merchandise that is in the wrong spot, and it is not like it is the only item in the spot. I have seen where there were several of the same items in spots, when I go to check out, the item rings up a different price. I have to show the representative on every occasion where I got the items from, and they see that they have been put in the wrong location. Usually they will give the item to me at the price listed on the shelf. I have on at least 3 different occasions have purchased items that had mail in rebates, and upon checking out and paying, they tell me they do not have the rebate slips and they will not be getting anymore. Today, the icing on the cake, I went in to this location to purchase antifreeze. On the rack, there were many bottles of Peak 50/50 with the price $12.99. When I went to cash out, the total came up to $15.99. I asked why would there be a $3.00 tax. She told me there was a $5. mail in rebate. I told her that did not make any sense, that even with a $5. rebate, that still did not add up to $12.99. After paying for the antifreeze, she walk to the rack, saying "well we are changing all of the prices and the one you thought you were getting is on the bottom shelf." Well the bottle on the bottom shelf stated $14.99, I told her. She replied, "Well we are switching the shelves around and none of them are in the right place." I told her that there were 8 bottles in the spot saying $12.99. She was like, "This is the price of the antifreeze you purchased, there is nothing I can do about it." After complaining about the receipt being stuck in the printer. She never gave me the mail in rebate coupon. This is completely uncalled for. I will never, never used advanced auto again. I have had nothing but problems out of your company. I have purchased many items with me having issues with when it was time to check out.

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My son and I frequent the Advance Auto located on Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Chamblee, GA 30341. We are usually there in the late afternoons.
The SUN coming through the front windows is BLINDING.....not only for the customers, but also for the dedicated employees who are
working the register.

I have asked over and over again for them to put some tint on the front windows and their reply is "they won't let us."

I am formally requesting that you, Corporate Offices, be more considerate of your employees who have to put up with this day after day,
as well as your customers. Please reconsider your decision.

Thank you,

Marilyn Allen

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I called the Advance Auto on Highway 49 and Josh got on the phone after a 5 to 6 minutes. He asked how could he help me....so, I started my conversation by giving him my make and model of my vehicle; as soon as I mentioned the parts I was looking for; he immediately stated, "hold on". I was thinking he was entering my information into the system, but he never came back to the phone. I called the store on my other phone and a lady named Nicole answered and I asked could I speak with the store manager and she said she was a manager. So, I asked again, may I speak with the store manager. She asked how could she help. I told her that Josh answered the phone, but never came back to help me. Then she said we have two employees that's named Josh and both are helping customers and I asked, so what was I?

Pissed poor service from Josh and Nicole and I decided to go to Autozone!

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I like your store in Canal Fulton, Ohio, but lately your service and your employees consideration for customers leaves much to be desired. Yesterday I tried to order 1/2 inch diesel fuel line. I was able to successfully order it twice recently. The gentleman waiting on me couldn't order it because he did not know how to go to Car Quest. I went back this morning and had to listen to the manager yelling at 2 other employees in front of me and 2 other customers. I was shocked.

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I filed an ADA complaint with the Department of Justice- Reference 17-e3ay8-2bgt today due to "Corporate Policy" when dealing with persons of disabilities. I am also filing complaints with the State of Maryland and Montgomery County, Maryland. I have 4 stents placed in me near my heart. I cannot left heavy items. I literally left the hospital just having a hernia repair surgery and came straight to Advance Auto parts to have my battery checked. Robert said the battery itself is ok but the level is at 55% so it needs recharging. I said please recharge so once I get home, I know I will not be going out for a while. He said Ok. After waiting 40 minutes and waiting on 20 plus customers he asked what I was waiting for. I told him I was waiting for him to remove the battery. I have dealt with Robert for years at various locations and he has always assisted me. Jazmine the store manager stated that I had to remove the battery myself since I am not purchasing a new one. Company Policy! When I explained my medical condition and showed her my MVA mirror hang tag and MVA certification of disability and my discharge instruction telling me not to lift any weight heavier then a newspaper she declined to look at the discharge papers and said again; Company Policy. I asked her if she knew about the ADA laws she stated she was not taught that. I knew that was BS the District manager that she had previously Steve Taylor taught us at RadioShack that on the first day of training. I was able to undue all the cables. I just needed assistance in lifting. She would not budge nor would she let me use a cart to place said battery on if I got someone passing by to assist me She said that she would make sure she advised he DM, before I could. I had to go to AutoZone in the Aspen Hill Shopping Center and the manager their Christian M not only handled my situation, he also gave me a seat to sit on as well as offering me some water to take my medicines.

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your website is horrible doesn't work..and the stores are just as bad there slowest customer service i ever seen i dont how your still in bussiness.

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i want to know why when i asked the man that helped me could he put the light in for me he said they didn't do that they have always helped with that.i'm 68 years old with no help to put the light in..have they stopped doing that ..i started to just leave and go to another parts house.to me that was poor service..i was at the pageland sc store

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The seller REINALDO was very rude, I also asked him for coupon information and he told me that he was the one who had to look for the coupons that he was not your job. it was the worst attention I have been given in any store.
# 09356
Reinaldo c.

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I made a purchase 11/19/16 at store #08990 at 3 pm. My experience was great that day, but when I returned 11/20/16 to have my wind shield wipers placed my experience was 180 degree turn around. Kylie asked for the next customer in line. I was the next, but this man jumped in front of me and she said nothing. When I arrived at the counter, I mentioned that I was next and she said I am sorry, I didn't know. The other customer stated I guess he got over on you.

I proceeded to state my reason for being there and Kylie walked outside to replace the wipers. She was unable to do both blades and stated she would go get someone else to help. I waited outside 10 to 15 minutes and returned in the store. Kylie stated she told Don and he was to assist me. Don was looking at oil containers and I asked if Kylie spoke with him about my windshield. He did not look at me and stated I will be with you as soon as I can. He was very nonchalant walking back and forth. I felt my time did not matter.

He finally came to the vehicle and it took him 2 minutes. I was there for no less than 30 minutes for a 2 minute job. I am taught that good customer service is acknowledging the customers feelings. I did not feel and though Kylie nor Don acknowledge mine in this experience. My time is very important and I was not made to feel that from these two individuals.

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I have been a longtime consumer at Advance Auto and in the last few months my local store and even another in my neighboring county, cant seem to give me the right parts. I have had to return items several times before i could get the right part that i ordered or ask for.

And that has caused me to not only to prolong the repair of vehicles, but it has caused me to spend more money in my gas bill in my truck. The one store i shopped at just as recently as a week ago is over 35 mile away, and I was given the wrong part and had to return it for a exchange. It is simple items like wheel bearings, brake pads, axles, and nearly every item I need. And then just a few weeks ago I tried to get a item ordered and the Welch WV, store couldn't even find in on their computer supposedly.

I called the Bluewell WV store and they found it, so to keep from traveling over 30 miles away to pick up part I called the welch store again to inform them of the part # and what they said at the other store to be told that they wasn't able to find it again. So I went to O'Reilly's and they ordered it and I had it the next day without any issue! If they continue this they need to make right the gas cost to myself and many others in my community that all have had the same problem, everyone is complaining about the service we are getting from our local store.

I always have been a loyal customer of advance, but now I am having thoughts of changing to O'Reilly's or autozone cause what it has cost in my gas bill makes up for the price differences at the other stores.

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I purchased a battery online received order number. Drove 30 min to store. Spend 45 min at store trying to get someone on phone. Was told had to get payment released. We called bank and they said nothing to release. Then told up to 48 hours to release. Can cancel still take 48 hrs to get money back. Meanwhile I'm without a car due to battery. Can't buy in store cause you put hold on money on card. Have had cardholder call in and still not released. Would of been $40 cheaper across st at Walmart. We buy in store and online with this card at this store. Have spoke with 4 different people at Advanced corporate headquarters and there is nothing they can do. You can take my money for 2 days and leave me stranded without battery. Wow. I'm truly disappointed in how this business is operating. I need someone to contact me.

20

The Advanced Auto Parts store in Turnersville offers unacceptable customer service. Particularly, Mike the Manager is rude, obnoxious and truly exhibits his distaste for customers. I went to the store Fri. Aug 26 to ask about a battery and had to deal with him. I went home ordered the battery on line and went back this afternoon at 5:15 pm Aug 29 and was unfortunate that I had to deal with him again. I commented directly to Mike about his poor attitude towards customers and he responded, "Do you want the battery or not"?

After this second unacceptable encounter with Mike, I will not go to another Advanced Auto Parts store and believe me, I intend to share my experience with this terrible attitude from Mike with as many people as I can including the Turnersville Auto Mall, since I know a lot of the Managers in the dealerships there. If this is what Advanced Auto Parts hires to promote their business, I shudder to think what their corporate management's attitude is. Keep your parts, your awful customer service people. You all need to be retrained in good customer service.

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My son went to Advance Auto Parts #5189 in Cary NC on July 16, 2016 to purchase a spark plug for my 2009 Kymco People 150 scooter. He took the original spark plug with him and handed it to the salesperson. She got a replacement spark plug and sold it to him. He then installed the spark plug, and it immediately made a strange sound. We removed the spark plug and it was longer than the original. I had the scooter checked out and found that because of the spark plug the young lady sold him, there is now a hole in the piston with possible damage to the cylinder wall. There is no compression. If the block has been damaged, the scooter is dead.

We assumed the sales person knew what she was selling and even though there was a difference in the length of the spark plugs. we thought maybe they had changed the spark plug length. Your employee is supposed to be the expert, not us. When I contacted the store manager, he put total blame on us. He said they do not have scooter parts. If this is so, why were we sold a spark plug for my scooter. I feel I am owed some compensation for a scooter that I can no longer use or sell. Please help me contact Advance Auto headquarters concerning this matter at the email listed above.

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Went to store #9475 in palm harbor fl. To return some parts i bought with the receipt. The guy said it would be easier if i returned items at store i bought them at which was out of my way and the store was completely empty. This needs to be adressed. I have spent thousands of dollars through the years at advance but this experience is leaning me toward another auto parts store.

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I purchased the oil special of 5 quarts of oil and filter special on the synthetic oil today and realized I got the wrong weight so I drove back to exchange for the correct ones I needed. When I got back I brought back only the wrong oil not the filter the sale associated said I could not return it without the filter so I had to drive 18 miles back and forth to bring the filter back to I was not happy I had to go thru all of this the store was located in eldersburg Maryland 21784. I have been a regular customer their since they opened their is 4 other parts stores within 2 miles of this store not including Walmart please tell me why I had to go thru all of that just to exchange the oil for right oil the prices were the exact same . I don't want to take my buisness elsewhere unless you want me to. I did bring my receipt with me also.

40

I ordered my parts over the internet site and waited over an hour before I stopped in to pick them up. My order # 57901098. When I got to the store 1 lady was on the phone and the other was helping 2 Advanced AP drivers get what they needed. After several minutes I walked over to another counter and asked for some help. I was told by Tabitha that she was busy with the drivers and I would have to wait. While I was waiting a lady came in to buy several bottles of fuel additive and went to the checkout counter and after waiting there for too long she told me that she guessed that nobody was going to wait on her so she put the bottles down and walked out.

A few minutes more and the other lady came over to where I was and I asked what I needed so I gave her my order sheet and told her I also needed 2 radiator hoses. The order that I had placed over an hour ago had not even been pulled. Very disappointed in this store today. If you want my business in the future someone at your store #5195 will have to earn it. What has happened to customer service? I was the only customer in the store and they couldn't wait on me.

40

Went to Millsboro, DE auto parts store for parts and the person that waited on me was a jerk to say the least. He had a cocky attitude right from the start. He acted like he did not want to be there and I bothered him. Invoice number 8152606532210 his name was Kevin. I work for a part store and if I had that attitude would be fired. I am not saying firing him but he needs to be told. I will not set foot in that store unless it is a real dire need. Store #8152 He never asked if I needed help to take rotors to car.

40

My check engine light came on my 2002 Impala and I stopped at your store in China Grove, NC to be informed that you no longer offer the service of checking the code so that I know the problem and can purchase the part to fix my problem. Pissed me off and I called O Rielly's to find out that they would be happy to check my code and sell me whatever part that I need to solve my problem. So I am trying to rationalize if I should continue to do business with Advance after having been a loyal and exclusive customer for more than five years or should I take my business somewhere else that seems to offer better service. Who ever made the policy change must feel like you have enough business that you can afford to lose a few percentages.

20

I bought a battery on line in stock at the Advanced store for my 02 ford ranger sent my 62 year old wife to get it and have it put in. When she got there they sent her to another store car quest they told her that they cant put the battery in never have put them in. That was a 50 mile round trip the web site told me they could put the battery in I called and asked a guy at Advanced and he told me no problem he could put it in the ranger. I don’t understand why I bought this battery at advanced in stock paid Advanced and they send her to car quest. Well I put the battery in 3 minute job for me now I have to drive another 50 mile round trip to trade in the core.

My issue you advertised you would put this battery in you sent her to another store and have made me drive another 50 miles. the ranger has to be the simplest install for a battery in the world. I don’t want anything just get your act together she could have stopped some ware and got stranded with a bad battery under the hood and a new one on the floor over a lazy employee.

40

I bought a new car part but what was in the box was not what we ordered. It is freezing cold here and we were given the wrong item the world with my car and now I do not have a vehicle to drive. I called customer service and the message says there is no one that can assist me. What in the hell I could have bought it cheaper part across the street at auto zone but I thought I would try you. No customer service at all from Advance.

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I bought 4 pack of Spark Plugs on 1/17/16 for my Hyundai Santa Fe. I dropped my truck off to my mechanic on 1/18/16 he said the spark plugs were not correct size the ones currently in truck had thicker thread? I tried to return to get my money back & Ben from that store said NO one was used & other 3 had grease on them? He told me my mechanic should reimburse me. had my receipt & just bought day before!! I want my money back or filing complaint with BBB.

40

I purchased a new silver battery in October 2014, Online, which came with a 2-yr warranty.Lately, every time I went to start my car the battery was dead. I decided to take use the 2-YR Warranty to have them replace the battery. The General Manager, a Mr. Richard Goodly, tried to tell me that I had an Alternator problem, which was impossible because I had just had my car serviced by my mechanic. The man insisted that the battery was fine, but I persisted. It should be noted that with very little diagnostics, he was blowing me off. He was rude and treated me as if I was a fool.

He finally decided to do the replacement. We went back in the store, and lo and behold, I was not in their system, so the General Manager Richard Goodly decided that I was never at his location because he could not locate me in his system. He kept asking me at what store did I get the battery, and I kept telling him it was at his location. He all but called me a liar. I had to drive 10 miles back home to print the online receipt. Well, there I was in his system, without my phone number reflected as all zeros! There was no apology for the disgraceful way in which I was treated! If I could rate them as a big fat zero I would!

Buyer beware! Steer clear from this operation, because you will be a very unsatisfied customer. They obviously do not want to take responsibility for their ineptness. They are the worst. I will never purchase anything from them again! They are NOT customer-centric, and their service is below substandard. I spent over $120 on that battery!They treat orders placed online as if they do not exist.

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I went to Advance Auto Parts to get a replacement battery because my current battery would not always start in the cold weather. Since it was cold outside, late and the first time I was going to replace the battery on this vehicle I requested they replace the battery. I figured I could also return the core and get my refund. To make a long story short 2 hours later I have a busted terminal and my same old battery. When I asked what they were going to do to fix the issue they caused I was told they would give me a terminal for free but I would need to replace it myself (in the dark, without any tools, in the cold).

Next I was told that the store manager contacted a mechanic to look at the car. When I ask a couple more questions I found out that it was actually the managers brother and he did not work for the store. When I called the corporate office I was told that this was exactly how they worked and even though they broke the vehicle they would take no responsibility. I was told I could leave my car there and possibly someone could look at it in the morning. I asked how I was going to get home or to work the next day. The response was "that is not or problem."

This was by far the worst experience I have ever had with ANY vendor and I will never go back. I wish there was a way to give negative ratings. One star is way to high!

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I was helping my stepson get a new battery for his car. My wife said not to go to Advance Auto because the last time she went there for a new battery, they told her that her car was on their list of cars that was more difficult to change, so there would be an installation charge as well. The temp was very cold outside. She needed the battery so she paid the extra price. The next day she called a different AA store and asked if her car was on their list of difficult batteries, they said it was not.

My stepson and I first go to AutoZone to check the battery. About two blocks farther then AA. We wait our turn and get help right away. They first checked to see if they had the battery for his car, but told us they did not. He said another AZ store did have one though. I asked if he would check the battery to make sure that was the issue. He said no problem and checked it out, even though I wouldn't be buying one from him. It was the battery. Advance Auto was much closer then the other AutoZone, so we went there instead. O

n the front of the AA building a sign says "battery installation". We walk in and see no one, customers or employees. We wait 30-45 seconds before an employee comes out and asks us if we needed help. I told him the battery we needed and he said he had one. I asked him if there would be an installation charge. He said he would have to talk to his manager. A short time later he comes back out with a cart and I realize he is going to get a battery. I then ask him if he is going to install the battery, he replies "my manager says it's up to my discretion".

The current temp was about 15 degrees. I realize he doesn't even want to install the battery. I say "I'm guessing that's a no" and he just looks at me. I then tell him we don't need a battery anymore and he says "I didn't say I wouldn't change it". (he didn't say he would either). I said good bye. The AA employee was not rude at all, just not helpful at all. We get to the other AZ, wait our turn and they help us right away. They get the battery, swap it out without question and they make sure our car starts as it should. He had the battery swapped out in less than ten minutes. I will never go to Advance Auto again!

40

I called advanced autozone on December 11th, to inquire about caliper brackets for a 91 240 SX. I was told I couldn't order just the caliper brackets, and was told I would have to order an entire caliper. so I ordered both front calipers because when I spoke to the customer service representative over the phone, they told me I could return my calipers without caliper brackets I didn't have them and get core credit. Well when my parts came in on December 12th much to my surprise when I brought the calipers Infracore credit without caliper brackets I was told that I needed the caliper brackets to get full core credit so I had to pay full price of $157 just to get caliper brackets. I don't know if these people don't understand store policy or store policy changes on the fly but clearly this is terrible customer service and I'm extremely unsatisfied.

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I purchased a battery from advance auto parts at 7851 hooper rd. in baton rouge la.the battery is still under warranty u can see the battery is leaking acid but they say they cant replace its showing that its still good when they check although when I put it in the vehicle it want even turn the lights less in on turn it the engine over its shows clearly in the system that battery is still under warranty that's not the first time I've had trouble with them honoring a warranty or other parts that have a life time warranty when they failed to log it in the computer I have been a loyal customer for many years but ur about to loose me how can I ride around with a battery leaking acid even it do read good on the charger.

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Went to advanced auto in Windham ct to get battery for my tractor ,told the clerk to give my old battery a load test which he did and concluded by the test that the battery was dead.,and needed to be replaced. The associates name was Miguel. I told him I would like a 160 cold cranking amp which was what I brought in and needed. Miguel proceeded to where the batteries were behind the counter and came back with a 360 cold cranking amp battery then told me it was the battery I needed because 160 ccamp batteries die after only a year. H He told me the price and I told him it was for a tractor I was selling and 60 bucks was to much could he please get me aa 160ccamp one he walk back to where batteries were and half assed looked and said he had no more in stock. So I turned to leave and another associate told Miguel that there were 3 or 4 160 batteries where he was and went and grabbed one .his name was Greg I believe.Miguel got all pissy and stormed away. Not very professional.

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I went to island pond rd store in Springfield mass on the 21st of Nov. , I got a sensor and when I found out I did not need it I was denied my right to return it due to it being an electrical part! I have worked on my own vehicle all my life. The only time I was aware of not returning an electrical part is when u actually put it on car , the part never left the box. I'm no idiot and I don't care if you put it in 10 cars you should get your money back especially when I only bought it yesterday and found a loose wire and now I have to eat $17 because I can't bring back electrical parts? No one told me that when I gave my money to them. I want my money and will bring my business elsewhere.

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I made purchases over $100. gave my email and did not receive my 20 off of 40 coupon. I waited a week and went to store to check. I was told by the to give it a few days. I went back on the 13th and was told my email was not put in computer so I could not receive discount coupon. This has happened to me twice with store 02580 trans 4959 10/30/2015. I have been a customer for nearly 40 years but due to the lack of interest of the move I will take by business elsewhere, our former move was much better.

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My alternator belt broke so i bought a new one for 21.00 because it had a 3 yr warranty, but a week later the new one broke on my way home from the airport, so it's somewhere on I-90. i went back to advance auto and told them about it, they told me i had to have the broken belt before they would honor the warranty, how was i supposed to do that when i don't know where it is. what good is paying extra if they won't honor their warranty.

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