Man, my VW (07 gti) starter gave up at around 80k. Not so Funny story, knew my starter was on its way out and had some time to change it. Went to auto zone said I needed a starter and gave them usual info make/model/year. I remember asking the sales associate more than once if it was the correct one. He’s seemed irritated- Yes, yep(shows me on computer). Ok, looked similar enough at first glance to me.
I go on my way, take out the old one and guess what, wrong freakin starter. So I’m pissed now. I call the same auto zone an hour or 2 later. Nobody seems to know who sold it to me, or what I’m talking about. So I get a cab and I bring old starter and new one with receipt. After talking with manager I come to find out they don’t have the starter I need in stock. Now I’m not sure if I even believe him at this point but He calls another auto zone to confirm they have mine in stock which is about 30miles away. Good grief. I was compensated, but long story short (too late) don’t trust autozone.