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What are places every autopian should visit? Exotic collections of products? Crazy variety? Time capsule? Post up some places that you could spend hours in.
Someone pointed out Frank`s Auto Supermarket to me in Greensburg, PA. I was blown away at the amount of detaling products they had. Sure most of it was regular OTC, but the sheer variety was AMAZING. I took a few pics but didn`t want to raise eyebrows. This place was loaded with detailing supplies.
http://datasmuggler.com/images/car_cleaning/franks1.JPG
http://datasmuggler.com/images/car_cleaning/franks2.JPG
http://datasmuggler.com/images/car_cleaning/franks3.JPG
These pics are about 1/4-1/3 of the products available. I was truly impressed. There has to be more places like this.
TLMitchell
08-21-2011, 12:16 AM
What are places every autopian should visit? Exotic collections of products? Crazy variety? Time capsule? Post up some places that you could spend hours in.
Someone pointed out Frank`s Auto Supermarket to me in Greensburg, PA. I was blown away at the amount of detaling products they had. Sure most of it was regular OTC, but the sheer variety was AMAZING. I took a few pics but didn`t want to raise eyebrows. This place was loaded with detailing supplies.
These pics are about 1/4-1/3 of the products available. I was truly impressed. There has to be more places like this.
Too bad you didn`t head west an hour or less. You want to get a chubby take the 360 degree tour.
Check out our store in Monroeville Mall - Autoality Incorporated (http://www.autoality.com/store/pc/viewContent.asp?idpage=5)
Want Crystal Rock? They`ve got it! I haven`t been there yet but have had excellent mail order experiences. Prices are competative & free shipping for a $50 order all day, every day.
TL
C. Charles Hahn
08-21-2011, 12:20 AM
Holy crap... it would be amazing to have that as your go-to local parts store!
mikenap
08-21-2011, 07:19 AM
Holy cow, even for mostly OTC products they have a ton of good stuff there. Too bad there`s nothing like that around here, at least that I know of. There`s nothing nearby to make an Autopian sit up and take notice. :cry1:
wascallyrabbit
08-21-2011, 07:42 AM
i got nothing.
Bill D
08-21-2011, 08:47 AM
Back when I lived in Jersey there was a Zaino store in Howell. I did go there but not sure if it is still in that exact location. Also in Jersey, PAL Automotive in Piscataway is a great detailing supply store. Had a Meg`s GTG there several years ago. Here in FL,of course, is Autogeek in Stuart. I passed it once on 95 but haven`t made it to Detail Fest or just to stop by. One day..
Too bad you didn`t head west an hour or less. You want to get a chubby take the 360 degree tour.
Check out our store in Monroeville Mall - Autoality Incorporated (http://www.autoality.com/store/pc/viewContent.asp?idpage=5)
Want Crystal Rock? They`ve got it! I haven`t been there yet but have had excellent mail order experiences. Prices are competative & free shipping for a $50 order all day, every day.
TL
Wow... killer find!
Bill D
08-21-2011, 09:26 AM
Wow... killer find!
Absolutely! Now why can`t we have a national chain of Autoalities in many malls like Macy`s has? :(
bigfish528
08-21-2011, 11:31 AM
I guess I have to stick to buying on the internet.
Accumulator
08-21-2011, 11:55 AM
TLMitchell- Wow, thanks for posting that!
I sometimes stop by the local autobody/paint supply places, even when I don`t really need anything.
David Fermani
08-21-2011, 11:59 AM
The Driver`s Seat in S. Florida is a nice place. Basically an overpriced extension of AutoGeek that sells Zymol and caters to wealthy car owners:
Car Accessories, Seat Covers, Car Covers, Car Wax, The Driver`s Seat (http://www.thedriversseat.com/)
Junebug
08-21-2011, 02:46 PM
That Pittsburg place is A-OK by me, nice to get a couple things like CG with free shipping over 50 bucks, and much closer than ordering from CA.
JCturboT
08-21-2011, 03:05 PM
rwright had mentioned Autoality several times in past post and it sounds like they are a great place to do business with, especially those on the East Coast like myself.
Jeff
TLMitchell
08-21-2011, 03:17 PM
Absolutely! Now why can`t we have a national chain of Autoalities in many malls like Macy`s has? :(
I`m thinking the overhead in a mall has to be killer. It`s my understanding they had another store on the southside and closed it. You`ve got to admit, they`ve got a niche customer base. They`ve obviously got a relationship with PBMG since they carry Worlfgang/Pinnacle/XMT. When AG had Fuzion on sale cheap they were running the same deal, also had Souveran half price when AG did a while back.
A friend from London is in Greensburg, PA for a couple of weeks. Curiously, in addition to the accent, he bears a bit of a resemblance to Paul Dalton. I`ve been thinking perhaps we oughta stop by there and have some fun. Maybe have him do a 63-step wash on my carcass and rub some Crystal Rock on my butt. :nervous: Could be an entertaining photo op anyway.
TL
smokin180
08-21-2011, 03:26 PM
Autoality and 380 auction in Monroeville and Murrysville have good deals. I am from Penn Hills originally.