New Apple Store attracts Lakewodite

Jim DeVito · Post by **Jim DeVito** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:05 pm

Stan, you forgot Linux guy. But I like the idea of a hip auto zone crowd. People who are too cheap to pay a mechanic. (Thanks to the internet everyone is a mechanic!!!)

Stan Austin · Post by **Stan Austin** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:29 pm

Jim---there's a whole 'nuther market out there. It isn't about being too cheap, but rather being selective. I think that's one of Lakewood's characteristics.

Now for the secrecy of this particular market, nobody's gonna give up the name of their Street Mechanic.

Danielle Masters · Post by **Danielle Masters** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:48 pm

My husband was very excited about the new AutoZone mainly because he is too cheap to pay someone to do simple work on his car. He was happy that they had hard to find parts for his car and that they had the synthetic oil he needed. Growing up as a mechanic's daughter I never learned how to fix anything on my car.

dl meckes · Post by **dl meckes** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 4:10 pm

Our check engine light went on. We went there to check on the readout. First, there was an extremely nice and helpful person who helped us. The list of potential things looked long and expensive. The last thing on the list was a leak in the seal of the gas cap.

We thought that was a great place to start. That did the trick.

At the very least, I like being able to see the readout and do some research before I go to a mechanic. It makes everything better when you have a basis for discussion.

Danielle Masters · Post by **Danielle Masters** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:44 pm

We went there tonight, we scheduled our appointment online and we were seen within about 10 minutes of getting there. The employees were great and I even found some good educational software for the kids. I'll just have to make sure I don't make going there a regular thing because I could spend a fortune in there.

Jim DeVito · Post by **Jim DeVito** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:49 pm

Danielle Masters wrote:We went there tonight, we scheduled our appointment online and we were seen within about 10 minutes of getting there. The employees were great and I even found some good educational software for the kids. I'll just have to make sure I don't make going there a regular thing because I could spend a fortune in there.

You have to make an appointment to go to an iStore?

Danielle Masters · Post by **Danielle Masters** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:51 pm

Jim DeVito wrote:
Danielle Masters wrote:We went there tonight, we scheduled our appointment online and we were seen within about 10 minutes of getting there. The employees were great and I even found some good educational software for the kids. I'll just have to make sure I don't make going there a regular thing because I could spend a fortune in there.
You have to make an appointment to go to an iStore?

No sorry we needed to get something repaired (sorry I forgot that part) and it's easier to make an appointment before you go in that way you don't have to wait forever.

Jim DeVito · Post by **Jim DeVito** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:58 pm

Danielle Masters wrote:
Jim DeVito wrote:
Danielle Masters wrote:We went there tonight, we scheduled our appointment online and we were seen within about 10 minutes of getting there. The employees were great and I even found some good educational software for the kids. I'll just have to make sure I don't make going there a regular thing because I could spend a fortune in there.
You have to make an appointment to go to an iStore?
No sorry we needed to get something repaired (sorry I forgot that part) and it's easier to make an appointment before you go in that way you don't have to wait forever.

No worries. It just sounded like it is some sort of exclusive club or something. hahah Thanks!!

Danielle Masters · Post by **Danielle Masters** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:04 pm

No us mac people encourage everyone to join the club Jim, not exclusive at all.