Best auto parts store around Seattle WA?

[sr17]

I have a couple of threads going about some maintenance I need to do to my vehicles and probably need to spend a fair amount on parts.

Unfortunately, in BC, parts are a rip off, so I would like to get them in WA state since I drive down that was on a regular basis anyway.

What are the best stores for price, service and selection?

I have ordered from Rockauto in the past, and it works, but it would be nice with retail store alternatives

Feedback is much appreciated!

 

[Pablo]

In no particular order or closeness to border:

Napa (ubiquitous)
Carquest (ubiquitous)
(Shucks) O'Reilly (ubiquitous)

Autozone (not a lot in WA state, one in Marysville)

Advance
B&B

 

[The_Jeff]

Advance is nice with their order online coupons.

I wonder how hard it would be doing it over a country line... IP logging, credit card address mismatching, etc. You could get a prepaid CC at a drug store and "borrow" wifi.

A hassle, but up to 40% off depending how you play your cards.

 

[hate2work]

I like Oreileys myself. They seem to carry a better assortment and they seem to have staff that stick around so they get a little knowledge. Lots of locations and a pretty good website as well.

I've also used AZ, because they have a store close to me, but it seems when I call I always get put on hold forever.

Pep Boys has a store in Everett.

AFAIK, there are no Advance stores near Seattle.

 

[Pablo]

Originally Posted By: hate2work

I like Oreileys myself. They seem to carry a better assortment and they seem to have staff that stick around so they get a little knowledge. Lots of locations and a pretty good website as well.

I've also used AZ, because they have a store close to me, but it seems when I call I always get put on hold forever.

Pep Boys has a store in Everett.

AFAIK, there are no Advance stores near Seattle.


Cool - I had forgot too list Pep Boys.

Agree on Advance - complete early AM brainfeert. I meant ACTION autoparts:

http://www.actionautoparts.net/