AutoZone Complaints Continued... (Page 6)

On March 24th, 2015, at approximately 12:41 PM, I called the Autozone automotive parts store #2238, located at 3332 Lancaster Drive NE, Salem, Oregon 97305. I spoke with Jake and made an order for several parts. The total as $97.90, transaction number 437962. Jake was very helpful and courteous. On March 25th, 2015, Jake had left a message that the parts were in and I could come and pick them up. I arrived at approximately 5 PM. It was discovered that 4 of the 8 hydraulic lifters that were ordered were not there. Jake quickly found 4 in the computer and stated he could have them first thing in the morning. I told him that it was not a problem. He apologized for the error. On March 26, 2015, at approximately 8:12 AM, I received a call from Lori who stated that the 4 lifters I had ordered were in.

She also asked that I bring my receipt. I had a doctors appointment at 5:00 PM and arrived at the store at approximately 4:27 PM. I was expecting to just come in and pick up the parts. When I arrived, I told an unidentified young man that I was there to pick up parts. I had my receipt. He just asked my name. I gave him my name. Lori (Dykema) came from the back and asked if I ordered them over the phone. I stated that I did order and pay for them over the phone and explained that when I came to pick up the order, it was missing some items and now I am here to pick up the whole order. I had my receipt still showing everything was paid for.

Lori went to the office and remained in there for over 20 minutes looking for it on the computer. I was becoming frustrated. She kept telling me that she needed to find it on the computer to make sure it was paid for. I had the receipt. Jake at this time was on lunch. Jake returned from lunch and told her it was paid for and explained what had happened the day before. Lori just shrugged her shoulders and said "I just cant let parts out without making sure there paid for." I again explained that she never asked for a receipt and I had presented the receipt in the beginning.

I work as a state investigator for Business and Consumer Services. What I saw with Lori and how I was treated as a customer, was appalling. At no time did she ever say she was sorry. Shrugging her shoulders at me like she just did not care, was hurtful. I asked her if she had ever asked me for my receipt, which I once again held up. She stated she did when I first came in. I am sure you probably have video and maybe audio. You will find that this was a complete fabrication of the facts. I asked for the parts to be returned. They wanted me to sign stating that I had received the parts before I could get a refund. I told them I was not going to sign for parts that I have not seen or picked up. She got upset and told the other gentleman. "Just put that he REFUSED TO SIGN. Whatever".

I was doing a volunteer project where we were fixing a disabled vet's Jeep since he has no legs. I had to explain to him that I would have to do the project a few days late. I will pay double the price for parts before I support a company who's employees treat people like this. Your site here makes me give at least one star for my experience. If I could, it would be 0. I will say however, Jake, who initially helped me, remained an excellent customer service representative and does his job well. He was very apologetic. I would have been happy with an apology and a discount for the problem. I did not leave the store until approximately 5:12 PM, 45 minutes later, which should have been just a couple.

I missed my appointment and a disabled vet now will have to wait. Yes, I had the parts returned. Again, with her actions and attitude, I would rather pay dealer prices for the parts. I investigate and deal with complaints daily. This was horrible. I am not sure where I will take this. I felt demeaned by her shrugging her shoulders and lack of care. I should not feel that as a customer.