I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Strauss Discount Auto in May 2008
Interview
One of the managers interviewed me for about an hour. Basically talking about the company rules etc.
Neutral experience
Easy interview
Application
I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Strauss Discount Auto (Jersey City, NJ) in Mar 2012
Interview
Very quickly. No background check or drug test. Basic questions. 1 interview next day I was hired. Didn't have any background on Auto parts or tires but they still hired me. Good interview which was the manager who did it.