They've been using the TeleCheck authorization system for about 10 years. AutoZone recently purchased Auto Palace and plans to have check readers in all 112 Auto Palace stores. That's the first year we've seen a drop in check losses. Stockton attributes that drop to the check readers. Stockton said readers are a vital part of the business, especially in proper customer service.
Readers speed up the authorization process and get customers on their way sooner.
Check readers also eliminate the error rate associated with manual authorization of checks, he said. Both Stockton and Henslee recommend such systems for other retailers.