Where do you guys buy your car parts?

"Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2" (pompei426) 04/23/2014 at 15:28 • Filed to: None

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I usually shop around for the best deals on whatever site. But, recently I used Partsgeek.com. It sounds like a cheesy site, but their prices are unbeatable. Some things are not much cheaper, but other things have huge discounts. I purchased an Ansa sport exhaust for my 2k2 and it was $200. Every other site was selling it for at least $300. Also bought brake shoes, they were $21, other places were charging around $40. Just wondering if anyone else has used Partsgeek or if you have a goto parts website. I also use Summit and Pelican Parts.

Cherry_man1 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:30

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Summit and AmericanMuscle.com. (Disclosure: Only owns Mustangs and a Gran Torino)

505Turbeaux > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:31

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my buddys at FCPEuro.com are great for a few makes, Volvo, BMW, VW stuff (and if you live in New England stuff usually comes next day with standard freight, these guys are southern CT) . Prices are great. Sometimes RockAuto.com if it is oddball (good Peugeot and Alfa selection), International Auto for Alfa stuff. Napa for oil filters and chemicals

Party-vi > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:31

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ECS, Bavauto, Summit and Advance Auto.

offroadkarter > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:32

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I just ordered a shit ton of stuff for my BMW, I went through FCPEuro, Pelican Parts and ECS tuning.

signintoburnerlol > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:33

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Depends...

If you car has a niche/cult, it'll have specific websites selling parts for your car.

If it's such a run of the mill car, then you'll have to stick to genric websites.

raygone > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:33

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I buy from either Latemodel Restoration, Rock Auto, or Amazon.
Amazon is the "OH SHIT GIMME NOW I NEED IT" place. Especially on things LMR is out of stock on/has a higher price. Latemodel is for mustang specific parts, and Rock Auto for smaller and more specific things like U Joints, etc; for variety of choices and great prices.

For Sweden > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:33

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Rock Auto

Frosted > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:33

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FCPEuro for my Volvo. I would use IPD if I wanted to pay an arm and a leg for lower quality parts though.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:34

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Summit and Advance, I ALWAYS get coupon codes for Advance and Summit always has free shipping in the price range I'm in...

MonkeePuzzle > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:34

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criagslist, ebay, amazon, specialty forums

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > raygone 04/23/2014 at 15:34

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Yep, bought a bunch of things for my car and forgot to order new plugs. Amazon prime delivered the next day before the other parts even came in.

RotaryLover > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:34

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I check on Kijiji for used parts. If I need new parts, I go directly to the distributors (I got my contacts), Auto Value directly or Rockauto.com. Recently I ventured myself into ebay...

ZDMW > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:37

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RockAuto and recently Amazon, I have actually noticed that after shipping often I can get the same part from amazon slightly cheaper. However with amazon verifying a manufacture number (to double check if its right part) is not always as easy.

Camry-Into-Canyon > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:39

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I buy from my local junkyard (nicklin's) and Andy's Auto Sport . They're great.

Trunk Impaired 318 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:39

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Rock auto, ecs tuning, pelican parts, tischer, turner motorsports, bav auto, amazon, forums, some random guy in germany who has a barn full of 1602s. For my BMWs one of the above will usually have what i need real cheap and for my MR2 rock auto, amazon or the forums have always come through

dogisbadob > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:44

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Amazon and Rock Auto

Roundbadge > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 04/23/2014 at 15:44

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I live about 15 minutes or so from the Summit headquarters & showroom (some days I drive right past it on my way to work, depending on which way I go in). For whatever reason, you mentioning them suddenly reminded me that I haven't been to their Super Summit car & truck show in years. I looked on their website for the date, and dammit if it isn't on the weekend I'll be out of town for vacation. Thanks, MontegoMan! THIS IS ALL YOUR DOING!

I mean, yeah....other people mentioned them too....BUT THIS IS YOUR FAULT. I initially thought of it when I saw your reply to the Jalopnik Deals post.

crowmolly > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:45

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Summit, Jeg's, Rock Auto, Doug Herbert, Advance Auto.

Takuro Spirit > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:46

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Salvage yards and work.

camaroboy68ss > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:46

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I use summit racing, speedway motors, national parts depot, ricks camaros, bob drake reproductions, eBay (for N.O.S stuff) and local parts houses

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Trunk Impaired 318 04/23/2014 at 15:51

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Forgot to mention Turner and Bav auto. Amazon is great as well.

davedave1111 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:51

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Mostly either Ebay UK or a BMW dealer. Stuff's either widely available enough that Ebay - being a cheap place to sell - has good prices on it, or it's impossible to find anywhere but at the dealer.

mazdaspeed2 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:53

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Corksport.com for all your Mazda performance needs! These guys really are great, quality parts and some of the best customer service I've ever experienced.

SVTyler > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:56

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NAPA/Autozone/O'Reilly/Summit apparently don't distinguish between the regular and SVT parts, so I have to either go with Tasca Ford, a dealership in Rhode Island that sells discount SVT parts, or Central Florida Motorsports, a Ford aftermarket specialty store, just to make sure I'm actually getting the right things.

chuck07 > Cherry_man1 04/23/2014 at 15:57

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I could easily spend thousands at AmericanMuscle

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:57

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Napa, Pep boys, Autozone, Clarks, Rockauto, and Summit.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:57

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Generally speaking I try to stay OEM unless the prices are out of control (read dealership). I've found that shopping auto parts on price is usually a recipe for some cheap chinese POS knock off that wont last.

AM3R > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 15:59

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Turner, Bav auto, getbmwparts.com (tischer), but I really get the best deals from vendors on forums. Modbargains, pyspeed, and sonic tuning have all given me amazing quotes on products.

Sonic tuning for example quoted me $1400 for KW Streetcomfort coilovers for my E90, where everywhere else was asking $1600-1800.

Slow4o > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 04/23/2014 at 16:02

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Speaking of those codes, do you have one for Summit?

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Slow4o 04/23/2014 at 16:09

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All orders over $99 on summit have free shipping right now. I can find a code for advance in seconds, but Summit doesn't really do typical discount codes, just promos.

TurboSloth > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 16:09

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Home Depot. Paint problem? Rattle cans. Problem where parts should be stuck together but they're not? Duct Tape. Skid plate fell off? Sheet metal, with zip ties.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Roundbadge 04/23/2014 at 16:10

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hahahaha. I'll take credit for that, I live right next to NPD (National Parts Depot), that's trouble in itself!

Slow4o > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 04/23/2014 at 16:14

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Ah ok I figured you might have a code for Summit. Thanks!

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Slow4o 04/23/2014 at 16:17

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http://www.summitracing.com/freeshipping

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > TurboSloth 04/23/2014 at 16:18

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Scary__goongala! > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 18:21

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Rockauto, Autohausz, and pelican parts once or twice for my W123.

Makoyouidiot > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 20:33

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90% of my parts come from O'Reilly, because I work there. The other 10% I get off the interwebs.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/23/2014 at 22:00

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Automobile Atlanta

Automotion

Pelican Parts

Advance Auto.

gamefreak32 > Cherry_man1 04/30/2014 at 20:41

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AutoNation Ford White Bear Lake is a good source for OEM parts. I also order directly from Steeda if the have a good promo code (20-30% off) on their facebook page.