RockAuto Parts Warehouse Locations - Bob is the Oil Guy Yep, and the part may not even be made yet I was looking at Coverlay replacement door panels for my Explorer on Rock Auto, and there was a note that there is a "2-3 day delay " It turns out that is because Coverlay makes the panels to order Rock Auto's price on them is WAY lower than ordering on the Coverlay website
The Decline Of Rock Auto | BobIsTheOilGuy I order from my local Advance Auto Parts and get great service and my business is appreciated I get online ordering and military veterans discounts plus I get to pick up my parts in an hour or so With my discounts the parts I order cost me no more than $10 over what I would pay Rock Auto and Advance Auto doesn't treat me like dirt
RockAuto parts? Good or not? | Page 2 | BobIsTheOilGuy 2) must select "core return" online for both (all) parts before printing the label (otherwise you will print up 2 labels, more cost) 3) the return is via FedEx ground $8 to return 15 pounds, FL to NY Even my FedEx account can't do it that cheaply Bottom line: Half the cost of the local auto parts store for the very same part
Rock Auto parts? | BobIsTheOilGuy The parts sold by Rockauto come from the same warehouses that supply the parts stores that those mechanics likely get their parts from Reactions: Hyundai Respecter , hank2 , nthach and 14 others S
How does Rock Auto do it? - BobIsTheOilGuy First, Rock Auto doesn't own any inventory or warehouses They are a drop shipper Second, Rock Auto's prices are closer to what shops and fleets pay for their parts They get better prices than retail customers do at parts stores such as Autozone, AAP, Napa, Pep Boys, etc Rock Auto gives those prices to everybody
For Canadians: Sending back parts and cores to Rock Auto A lot of the Canadians on this board use Rock Auto for auto parts I really like their prices, even with shipping to Canada They have the border crossing thing figured out and even their website can be configured to quote prices in Canadian dollars One question that arises is how expensive is it to return parts or cores Parts
RockAuto Spark plugs legit or counterfeited? - BobIsTheOilGuy RockAuto is generally considered a reliable online store, and many people I know have ordered without problems The price difference for NGK laser iridium spark plugs between AutoZone and RockAuto is quite significant But prices can vary between retailers, and RockAuto is known for offering discounted prices
Rock Auto Warranty Returns And Contact | BobIsTheOilGuy If you're concerned about warranty, it's probably a good idea to buy locally Let's say you need an alternator, if the replacement fails 3 years from now you can pull it from the car and take it into the counter and exchange it
Advance Auto Parts to close 700+ stores. | BobIsTheOilGuy Advance Auto Parts is closing more than 700 locations to shore up the company’s finances following another dismal earnings report The car parts retailer, which has about 5,000 stores, said Thursday that the closures are part of its “strategic plan to improve business performance ” Advance Auto
How does Rock Auto do it? | Page 2 | BobIsTheOilGuy I always shop around if I'm buying anything major For example, I needed new cats on by 97 F150 I wanted OEM, not a cobbled up generic setup from the local muffler shop The Ford dealer says NLA Advance, O'Reilly, Autozone all wanted much more than Rock Auto, about $200 dollars more, even when shipping was factored in So Rock Auto got the order