<VV> local parts stores

[Bryan Blackwell]

It's not a monopoly except on parts they repro.  As near as I can tell, 
the chains have dropped support for our cars, not been forced out of 
it.  There was a big discussion on VV several years ago about AutoZone 
not stocking Corvair oil filters.

--Bryan

On Aug 8, 2006, at 10:24 AM, DAVID HUSS wrote:

> Just a general question to all why is it so hard for local auto parts 
> stores to carry
>   oil filters, starters, generators, gaskets or other standard 
> replacement engine parts
>   for our CORVAIRS ? See I work for AZO part time and we can get parts 
> for other cars back to 1930, may be we have to order them but we can 
> still get them.Or does people like Clark Corvair and Corvair 
> Underground have a monopoly, cause my local Chevy Dealer can't even 
> get part for the Corvair but many of the other Chevy's parts made 
> before 1960 and around the Corvair they have NO PROBLEM. I just though 
> I would throw this out for a general discussion.