[chevybill]

In my home town, there is only one "true" parts store and that is a NAPA store. There is only one real traditional "parts guy" in the store. Everyone else including the guy who owns the store has to look everything up. The owner is the second generation to operate the store. In houston, 25 miles to my east there is a napa, carquest and an independent (mom and pop store that stocks wix filters). All three have some guys that are pretty knowledegable.