When do you buy things online, why, and where?
I usually buy my items online as I'm usually not in a huge rush for them and can wait a few days. Routine items like oil filters, spark plugs, and even interior lights I'll usually get from Amazon. For me (Prime and in a same day area), it's just easier than drive out to the parts store and about the same price.
When do you buy things from local brick'n'mortar stores? (Autozone, ORielly's, etc)
Only when I really need something NOW. I'll pick up oil mostly from Wal-Mart (just like a ninja, in and out quickly) or other B&M stores when there are oil specials/deals.
When do you resort to the junkyards, including online sources for junkyards? (and where are those online places)
Hardly. It's always been for a small part for one of my older cars that I can't find on eBay or it's expensive on eBay. Most recently it was for some trim clips for my Grand Cherokee that I couldn't find online and the dealership wanted an arm & leg for so I went to the pick & pull and got them on the cheap. While I was there I picked up a few other parts for said Jeep that would be a pain to find later (handle mechanism, overhead console, etc).
I usually buy my items online as I'm usually not in a huge rush for them and can wait a few days. Routine items like oil filters, spark plugs, and even interior lights I'll usually get from Amazon. For me (Prime and in a same day area), it's just easier than drive out to the parts store and about the same price.
When do you buy things from local brick'n'mortar stores? (Autozone, ORielly's, etc)
Only when I really need something NOW. I'll pick up oil mostly from Wal-Mart (just like a ninja, in and out quickly) or other B&M stores when there are oil specials/deals.
When do you resort to the junkyards, including online sources for junkyards? (and where are those online places)
Hardly. It's always been for a small part for one of my older cars that I can't find on eBay or it's expensive on eBay. Most recently it was for some trim clips for my Grand Cherokee that I couldn't find online and the dealership wanted an arm & leg for so I went to the pick & pull and got them on the cheap. While I was there I picked up a few other parts for said Jeep that would be a pain to find later (handle mechanism, overhead console, etc).
