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And Advance Auto parts sells genuine Mopar parts. they can get stuff that we've had on b/o for 2 months.

I'm getting out. Been a parts manger for nearly 30 years, stagnant pay, cant find decent help. I'm gearing up for a career change.

I'm with bentwrench. 30 years of this stuff and gets worse each year. stagnant pay and bad attitudes. I have other skills I am going to try out.

30 years for me in the auto parts biz. last 23 with Chrysler. the future looks bad. Its impossible to find good people with any interest in this business. stagnant pay, more hours, bad attitudes. I have a plan to change careers in the very near future..I don't have to work anyway...I'm done, had ...

We quit it years ago, along with wholesale body parts. gross is up significantly. more profit on a water pump than a hood.

You are being robbed...

why would anyone want to do that?...seems like torture...

When we buy a part from the local parts store I have my guys do a lost sale on the OE number. It also gets written down on the invoice and I make sure its done. This process works to help you get more stuff on the shelf you need.

I feel your pain brother...

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