By Margo Greenman
My husband drives a “vintage” truck. It is a 1987 Ford Ranger. He inherited — or rather, rescued — it from my parent’s driveway. Needless to say, it is not in the best shape. Through months of home repairs, hours spent researching parts on the Internet, and a whole lot of trial and error, my husband has somewhat successfully rehabilitated the truck’s overall performance and appearance. The unfortunate part is that, while the truck is finally up and running again, there are still a lot of not-so-little things that need to be updated. Little things that all inadvertently turn into lots of time, money and stress spent between trips back and forth between the auto parts store and long, greasy nights spent under the hood.
I commend my husband for his ambition, but I can’t help but think that there has to be an easier way. And there is, right here locally at South Sound Trucks’ Olympia location.
Since its opening earlier last year, South Sound Trucks has grown to be more than just Olympia’s headquarters for used trucks, Jeeps and SUVs — it is now a one-stop-shop for all your vehicle accessorizing needs. Last month South Sound Trucks opened its new accessory shop where customers can find a wide selection of truck accessories ranging from popular LED lighting systems and diamond plate to CB radios and more.
Whether you want to deck out your new truck with the latest, greatest gear or simply update your rusty ride for the 21st century, South Sound Trucks’ new accessory shop has everything you need to replace and upgrade outdated and broken parts. What’s more, South Sound Trucks’ friendly, experienced staff is available to help answer even your toughest questions, which means you can spend less time scratching your head and more time where you and your truck belong — on the road.
South Sound Trucks’ Parts Manager, Clayton Webb, says he is excited to introduce Olympia-area residents to their new one-stop-shop option for all their truck accessory needs. In the store, customers can expect to find a variety of the latest LED lighting options, mud flaps, CB radios and other small, everyday items, while bigger accessories like tow hitches and toolboxes can be ordered through South Sound Trucks’ 1,100-page accessories catalog. Webb says anything that is not available on the shelves can be ordered in-store and usually arrives within one to two days.
Because South Sound Trucks offers an extensive selection of accessories and parts, Webb says South Sound Trucks is not limited to any particular model of truck, Jeep or SUV. This means if there is a part or accessory you have been dreaming of, South Sound Trucks can help your dream become a reality. If there is a part or accessory you want to outfit your rig with, South Sound Trucks can find it.
With so much available already, it is hard to believe that South Sound Trucks is just getting started. Having only just opened a little over one month ago, Webb says South Sound Trucks plans to grow their in-store inventory over the next few months and expects to feature an expanded in-store selection later this fall.
Of course, if your truck is anything like my husband’s, it may be best cut your losses and start new. South Sound Trucks features a selection of more than 300 used trucks, Jeeps and SUVs on their sales lot, so you are sure to find a vehicle that matches your taste and budget. In addition to accessory options available on-site, South Sound Trucks also provides unique custom work to interested truck buyers.
You can explore South Sound Trucks’ wide selection of used vehicles Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The accessory shop is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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