What is your favorite and least favorite auto parts supplier?

oildud

Thread starter
Joined
Nov 21, 2019
Messages
18
Location
Florida
My favorite is Rock Auto for selection, price and quick no hassle orders. Least favorite is Advance Auto. Their web site is poor and is a big time consuming hassle being in the store, long waiting just to make a quick purchase.

Learn from my experience ... if the part you receive does not fit or is not compatible with your application (even though the RA site states that it does) your only option (if you want a refund) is to pay for return shipping on your nickel. Most of my orders have been spot on but it is the few where I get a part that should work, but doesn't ... I have to pay for their mistake.
 
Joined
Dec 30, 2006
Messages
29,570
They're all the same imo. If I need one, I just go with the best part for the money, and availability.
 
Joined
Feb 1, 2017
Messages
288
Location
NY
I usually buy from Rockauto. I want to give my local NAPA my business but prices are too high.
 
Joined
Jan 3, 2004
Messages
2,878
Location
Illinois
I like Autozone and Rock Auto...... I'll shop at Advance or O'Reilly's if they have what I need and Autozone doesn't.

I very rarely go into a NAPA. Their stores have terrible hours, and they never have what I need anyway.

Does Pep Boys still sell parts? They were the absolute worst! And they were by far the most expensive.
 
Joined
Jul 14, 2020
Messages
724
Location
South of Metro Atlanta
I have 3 Toyota/Lexus vehicles and a Honda CR-V (2008, 175k). I try to do OEM Parts for the Toyo/Lexus vehicles, down to wiper blades/refills, oil filters and everything. I did put chinese hatch struts on my LX570 and RX350 (rear and hood). It looks like I'm about to buy a set of hood struts for my Tundra.

For the CR-V, I bought a pair of OEM wiper blades, I will be able to use OEM wiper refills from now on. I bought an AutoZone high pressure PS Hose assembly and Napa Vtec Solenoid. Used Raybestos rear rotors and Napa "Best" pads. I am using Idemitsu H-type transmission fluid and Lubeguard Power steering fluid.

I intend on keeping the Toyotas/Lexus vehicles until they die. With that said, I order a lot of parts through Lagrange Toyota (I can pick up myself) and Bell Lexus in Scottsdale AZ. Both have great, aggressive, online pricing for OEM parts.

Does it show?
 
Joined
Jan 16, 2023
Messages
24
Location
Utah
Having three Toyota/Lexus SUV's my first store I go to is Bell Lexus in Scottsdale AZ

Free shipping on $100+ orders along with quick shipping

Amazon or E Bay on rare occasions


 
Top