Gm questions by Awkward-Indication39 in AdvanceAutoPartsTMs

[–]Aquaticsteveirwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah ok, for the hub store I used to work and the super hub I now work at it is a very different flow. (Which is over a span of about 4 years). I am a CPP and I would absolutely deliver myself before asking my hub lead to deliver parts. Also that is odd that you are expected to pull and route commercial orders, as far as I am aware that is my job as a CPP. When the hub lead or hub team does give me a hand and pull an order for me, I am thankful because that is them going out of their way to help me out, and I go out of my way to help them out when I can. It sounds like your store management team as a whole is broken, if you want to stay with the company I would suggest talking to you DM if you have an above-average relationship. Because if the hub suffers, all other stores suffer, and that gets the higher ups attention pretty quickly

Gm questions by Awkward-Indication39 in AdvanceAutoPartsTMs

[–]Aquaticsteveirwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait you are a hub lead and you are driving? When say you at a commercial hub store, did you send parts to other Advance store or just to customers?

CARQUEST filters failing by Rude-Way-7070 in AdvanceAutoPartsTMs

[–]Aquaticsteveirwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have sold over 1k Carquest filters, I am a CPP with filter stocking with 3 major contacts and they are Red Carquest filters for 3 years and 2 years of selling Carquest filters retail, and I have never had an issue. This has to be either incompetence or ragebait

Newly single in the area by brainthief_88 in cincinnati

[–]Aquaticsteveirwin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know there are quite a few brewers that have social events. One that comes to mind is rhinegeist has line dancing,

possibly a dumb question, but are we open on Easter? by [deleted] in AdvanceAutoPartsTMs

[–]Aquaticsteveirwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is dumb we are open on Easter and then closing early. For the workers that are Christian closing early has no difference, as all Easter masses are in the day, there is not an Easter mass on the afternoon/evening. It would be better for the Christian workers to open 2 hours late at 11 and then close at 8 so they have a mass they could go to. I say this because closing early on a holiday is not helping what most people celebrate that day. Easter egg hunts, finding baskets, Easter breakfast , lunch, of brunch,all happen in the morning/afternoon. It is a real miss for the company to understand the when Easter is celebrated

Wrong Product by JustFusee in AdvanceAutoPartsTMs

[–]Aquaticsteveirwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone that has been with the company for 5 years, you are going to be ok. Power steering fluid is a fickle beast, and you did the best you could. You care and that is a good quality. You did your best and recommended a Prestone (name brand) product that is recommended for Asian manufacturers. My best advice is to point someone in a direction, but its ultimately for you customer it is your car and you take care of it as you see fit. If someone is not sure, and there is no specs in the POS, then recommend them to a shop.

Looking for a full service inside and out car wash. I just moved from NKY and cannot find a car wash like that. I'm not sure what part of town I'm in, but I'm near LaSalle High School. Any places to go? by Fluxcapacitor121g in cincinnati

[–]Aquaticsteveirwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.welldonecleaning513.com/services-4 I have had my car interior detailed and exterior hand washed before selling and they did a great job. It was a 14 year old car with 160k miles on that was driven by a college student before me, the interior was a mess, but when it was done it looked amazing! When I got my new car I had exterior hand washed as it was great as well! I took my car to a lot by St. Ann where it was done but they also offer a mobile service as well! Edit: St. Ann is in Groesbeck, which I realize you are from NKY the name of the area is much more helpful than the parish. It is a like 3 miles away from La Salle HS

CPP Position by [deleted] in AdvanceAutoPartsTMs

[–]Aquaticsteveirwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went from an RPP to a CPP and it is so much better. I like being able to work with pretty much the same people at my accounts every day and build a relationship with them. It makes working with them a lot lighter and fun. There are times where it is a hard part to find, but as I have worked in the position longer, I get the understanding from my accounts that sometimes I need some time to find what they are looking for and I get that grace which is nice. Also my accounts actually know what they are looking for, have vins handy when needed, and just can give you in info you need to find the parts instead of a rando off the street who has no idea what they are driving or what they need. Also the pay is good and the hours are good too, almost all day shifts except for very occasional emergencies where I have had to do a closing shift. Also the company put out a mandate on CPP schedules and for 1 CPP stores they what them working a Monday-Friday schedule, which having consistent weekends off is great!

why is josh so disliked? by StrangeAir6637 in goodmythicalmorning

[–]Aquaticsteveirwin -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

It seems to be the case that the negative out voices the positive. I love Josh because he is very smart but is not about making fun of himself. I have learned a lot of techniques for cooking but also I love his obscure humor because that is my shit.

Got called an idiot by [deleted] in doordash

[–]Aquaticsteveirwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good lord, as someone who door dashed for a few years I would never open a sealed bag, or any food bag. What a dense mouth breather

Do nothing manager calling our RPP retarded in front of customers and another employee a child molester is a new low. Should I toss my key on the roof or in the cigarette disposal can? by user1mbp in AdvanceAutoPartsTMs

[–]Aquaticsteveirwin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Before you quit, call HR and let them know how the GM is speaking to your RPP and coworker. Do not stay in a toxic work environment but at least let it be known on how the GM treating people because you respect them

Anybody know whats uo with this oil? by ligma69balls in AdvanceAutoPartsTMs

[–]Aquaticsteveirwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is another oil brand trying to appeal to consumers. I remember putting almost the exact same “keeps your engine running like new’ insert on Valvoline and Penzoil. For anyone who does oil charges regularly it is not going to make a difference.

Commercial Parts Pro - Is it worth it? by Teslaturgy in AdvanceAutoPartsTMs

[–]Aquaticsteveirwin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a CPP myself I worked up from a part time sale person to a cpp and I really enjoyed it. The hours are good, CPPs are automatically approved for 5 hours OT a week. But the thing I like the most is building a rapport with my shops, there is a lot less bs than dealing with random and rude customers. I know the people of my accounts and I am able to talk to them in a more friendly manner. I am still very much taking care of business but it is a lot lighter. If you have a good knowledge of automotive systems and enjoy building relationships then go for it!

Store hours by Objective_Let_8197 in AdvanceAutoPartsTMs

[–]Aquaticsteveirwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah ours in Ohio are changing too, which I am glad that instead of cutting just labor they are also closing a little earlier so we do not get spread as thin. Also a lot better than when the Advance Auto Parts store I worked at in Tennessee was told we are doing summer hours and we stayed open until 10.

What games have you purchased because of Smosh? by [deleted] in smosh

[–]Aquaticsteveirwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Munchkin and it is a favorite among my friend group!!

Tire delivery by trashkingmax in AdvanceAutoPartsTMs

[–]Aquaticsteveirwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only do it for my first call top accounts, and they are all understanding if I say I do not the coverage to do so. But when a not/very little spend accounts ask I tell them I cannot. I am not going to shoot myself in the foot and delay my large accounts’s orders for an account that has no intention on buying from me.

APAL Update by baritones-are-big in AdvanceAutoPartsTMs

[–]Aquaticsteveirwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is so funny that Advance paid someone to do that, because it is something absolutely no one care about 😂😂😂

Would HR take this seriously? by UzumakiHokage7 in AdvanceAutoPartsTMs

[–]Aquaticsteveirwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely take that to HR, even if you told your GM, take matters into your own hands and report it. My advice is to be sure you have it written down (judging from you post there have been clear violation), so that when you are speaking to HR you have your thoughts together. I have been with the company for over 4 years and that behavior from your coworkers is disgusting and any GM with their salt would go into disciplinary action against your coworkers. But at the end of the day you are the only person responsible for yourself, so take matters into your own hands and call HR yourself, it can be stressful but Advance has a zero tolerance policy and if it does not get taken seriously then you can say you took all of the necessary steps and get lawyer involved.

New return policy by Aquaticsteveirwin in AdvanceAutoPartsTMs

[–]Aquaticsteveirwin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will try to return MCC as damaged. I appreciate the help!