Stranded in the Cold : WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – This winter, the frigid temperatures are taking a toll on many peoples’ cars. That means plenty of drivers are heading into auto parts stores for preventative maintenance.The O’Reilly Auto Parts at 37th and Woodlawn in Wichita has been busy with customers this week.We’re doing actually probably at least half a dozen if not a dozen a day,” O’Reilly Manager
Tyler Gilmour said. “And because we have the free installation service that we have, a lot of people like to cash in on that. It could be battery replacements wiper blades, anythingReally, they enjoy being indoors while we’re out in their ride, changing out their battery and making sure their vehicle’s ready to hit the market. They’re probably putting in close to three dozen wiper blades a
day, Gilmour said. “I mean when the weather is winter-like, so to speak, and when it rains. That’s usually the first time anybody learns that they need new wiper blades,” said GilmoreWhile it is unpleasant for Gilmour to go outside and change batteries and wiper blades in the freezing cold, he does it for the customers.
“It’s something we try and do to give back to our customers,” Gilmour said. “We try to dress according to the occasion, make sure we’ve go, you know, plenty of warm clothes to go out there. Because the peaceful protest is the least we want you guys to fuck them outside with us, you know so you guys can be in here.” If you’re unsure whether your battery needs replacing you can bring it in and have it tested at no cost.