I needed a starter for 2012 Impala and needed one asap. Local wanted just under 300.00 and RockAuto wanted 162. Local was remanufactured unknown and RockAuto was GM New with no core charge. How can locals say that they are not making money?
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Hi, i grew up in Slidell for 10 years and dearly miss the area.
I would try for a big chain like Advance Auto, Oreillys, or Autozone and get whichever one has the lifetime warranty. It might still be somewhat of a premium unit, but you at least have that assurance. Advance currently has a 15-20% coupon if you buy it online FEBDEAL.
Good luck.
I would try for a big chain like Advance Auto, Oreillys, or Autozone and get whichever one has the lifetime warranty. It might still be somewhat of a premium unit, but you at least have that assurance. Advance currently has a 15-20% coupon if you buy it online FEBDEAL.
Good luck.
Some parts houses just want to sell wholesale to independent shops. So they purposefully price themselves high for retail foot traffic.
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300 vs 162. 162 is GM new and 24 months unlimited.
They often have a dozen or so employees. They need to get paid, insurance etc. a ware house can operate with just a couple of people
The key is you needed it ASAP. You are not shopping on price when it´s 8~45 pm on a Saturday night and need a starter ASAP. You go where the part is and buy it. It is a monopoly at that point and the only hope is if they are willing to price match.
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They shut down Napa, Pepboys, and a few others changed hands.. Owner of Napa stated that he didn't know how long he could afford to stay open, then less than a year they closed the door.
It has been a few years since I bought a part from my local parts store. Way too expensive. With a spare vehicle, I can wait for my online purchases to arrive at a much cheaper price. It's pretty bad when I can get oil cheaper at a drug store versus a large parts store.
B&M is usually more expensive than Online.
The rent on B&M increases working capital by a few factors.
Lately, I am also checking the stealership.
At least for Toyota, sometimes, they are cheaper especially for small parts like PCV, Spark Plugs, Gas Cap, Thermostat.
Then I can go and pick it up.
The rent on B&M increases working capital by a few factors.
Lately, I am also checking the stealership.
At least for Toyota, sometimes, they are cheaper especially for small parts like PCV, Spark Plugs, Gas Cap, Thermostat.
Then I can go and pick it up.
Where do the Indy shops get their parts? NAPA?
Exactly, my point from my first post was to still try and help OP to ease the local cost price, but I guess this thread is really only to complain. Welcome to 2024.
Yup, and you see people getting $80 oil changes and brake jobs for $700 PER AXLE.
And still for that price still are probably not getting top quality pads like Akebono ProAct.
It pains me to see/hear our daughters get ripped off on brake repairs because they are girls and don't know the right/tough questions to ask.
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Folks want $15/hr min wage, social safety nets, environmental protections, increased energy efficiency, recovery of refrigerants, disposal of hazmat, etc. etc.
Not saying what’s bad or good, but everything costs. And everyone will try to make the next dime on each of those things. So what do you expect? It results in $200/hr burdened cost of labor for a laboring schmuck making much less. A lot of these places the owners aren’t wealthy…
I've used these folks a couple times with no complaints.
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Thanks for the link.I've used these folks a couple times with no complaints.
Starter for Chevrolet 3.6L Equinox 2011-2014, Impala 2012-2014 410-48403
Shop for the Starter For Chevrolet 3.6L Equinox 2011-2014, Impala 2012-2014; 410-48403 at DB Electrical. The best selection, low prices, fast shipping, and great customer service.
