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[mbaker]

Ive seen multiple discussions on counterfeit parts from Amazon sellers, and general consensus appears to be Rock Auto is safe are there any thoughts on Summit Racing?

Looking at a timing belt kit, RA and Summit both have it but Summit shipping is free and will arrive sooner.

 

[AKhan87]

I always use whoever is the cheapest

Back in 2013-16 it was always AAP with coupons, they are crazy expensive now

I use Amazon(Shipped by Amazon or Ship/Sold by Amazon) and RA exclusively now

I have never used Summit, it was always too expensive for the same part found cheaper elsewhere

Unless it's a specialty tool, I don't buy from other sellers where Amazon is not involved.

 

[Soft Cars]

I haven't got any fake parts from RockAuto yet. I've never bought anything from Summit.

I feel guilty every time I get a part number from RockAuto and then use that part number to order from Amazon.

 

[AKhan87]

I feel guilty every time I get a part number from RockAuto and then use that part number to order from Amazon.

I do this all the time to find the lowest cost on Amazon, Walmart, and even AAP sometimes

 

[chainblu]

I've ordered a few parts from Summit when they were as cheap or cheaper than the others. No complaints.

 

[PandaBear]

Problem with Amazon is they pooled the inventory of many sellers of the same product together, so you could buy from vendor A and got the inventory from vendor B, or the other way around. If you are lucky you can buy from a counterfeit guy and got a genuine, but you can also get a counterfeit from a genuine guy. I would probably not buy from them on critical parts, unless there is no fake due to small volume. I bought a pair of adjustable control arm from them and they were great. I wouldn't buy spark plugs from them on a hard to change engine.

 

[racer12306]

I would have zero issue buying from Summit Racing.

Drag racers (and other racers) have been buying mail order from them for decades.

 

[DuckRyder]

Ive bought a lot from summit, they are good. Id rank them above Rock Auto.

 

[FowVay]

I'd put Summit Racing up near the top for place I use for parts. In the OP's situation, why on earth would you NOT buy from them? Their shipping is free and it arrives sooner. It's a no brainer.

 

[Asterix]

Summit Racing is a solid retailer. There's no way I will ever buy car parts from Amazon, especially with their hopeless counterfeit problem.

 

[Marcozi]

FCPEuro is my go to parts vendor.

 

[GMBoy]

FCPEuro is my go to parts vendor.

I've been happy dealing with them for my Euro customers. Only problem I had was with a defective Thermostat on a Panamera - let them know and a replacement was at my place the next day along with a discount coupon for my next purchase.

 

[cptbarkey]

It depends.
If i want a truly hassle free return experience, Amazon.
Rockauto's returns are also fairly straightforward but they can stick you with restock fees.
Never cross shopped at summit myself.

 

[John105]

I do this all the time to find the lowest cost on Amazon, Walmart, and even AAP sometimes

I dunno how much is true and how much is a wives tale about fake parts.

Does anyone think WorldPac > rock > Amazon > Walmart? Many large parts are drop shipped.

How do I know the Draw Tite hitch I got from Walmart or the Curt ball and mount from Home Depot are genuine?

 

[Nukeman7]

I have had great luck with purchasing from SUMMIT Racing. Their shipping is free for purchases over $99 and they ship faster than RockAuto. The only hick-up that I have encountered with SUMMIT is when you have to ship a core back to get reimbursed for the core charge. In two separate cases over 15 months, they did not include the core return shipping label (that I paid them extra for) until I called their customer service number a week later.

 

[repairman54]

I trust Summit. If they were selling knockoffs the word would get out fast. Thier main customer base spends BIG money there and would drop them in a NY minute if junk was going out the door.