How would I decide what the best auto parts store in Detroit would be?  First of all would be the obvious.  I would want a fully stocked warehouse of all the critical parts I need so that I can get the job done now!  Since Kirk's Automotive is associated with NAPA Auto Parts, I know I can trust them to be in stock on almost anything I could possibly need.  I also appreciate that if by some chance they are out of some item at the moment, they can get it super fast.
Another important thing I want in a auto parts store would be a caring professional staff who can help me with solutions when I'm not quite sure of what I need.  At Kirk's automotive I have come to appreciate that the staff is going to be there for me or find a way to get the info if they don't know.