This happened to be at an Advanced Auto Parts, but it could easily have been an Autozone, O’Reilly, etc.
Me: *Goes into AAP to pick up some new wiper blades*
Clerk: “What kind of car did you say you needed blades for?”
Me: “’05 Saab 9-2x.”
Clerk: *stares blankly at list of car brands on computer screen* “Uhh...I’m not sure we carry those...”
Me: *points at “Saab” listed on screen*
Clerk: “Oh wow, looks like we do have them! I’ve never even heard of a Saab before!”
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He then proceeded to tell me how ready he was to get off his shift, then go and grab some wiper blades which did not, in fact, fit my car.
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Something like this happens virtually every time I got into an auto parts store.