parts?

[dhamaka127]

hey guys...

I was wondering where do you guys mostly buy your Yota parts?

thanks.

[TBayToyotaBoy]

If it's something non-safety related (alternator, starter, fenders, glass, etc) then go to a u-pull-it auto wrecker. If it's brakes, tires, steering/suspension components, then go wherever you can get brand name parts for the best price. You crazy Yanks have lots of parts chains we don't have here, but I've heard good things about AutoZone, PepBoys, NAPA, etc. eBay can be good, but you have to browse with care or you might get burned.

[89 2wd]

Got my axles, struts, brakes, radiator, distributor cap and wires, and fuel filter from Napa, master cylinder from Pepboys, motor mounts from Autozone, oil/filter and other fluids from Kragen.

Since i'm cheap, i get the remanufactured parts...the only problem so far was one of the axles started clicking after about 8 months of use, so I returned it (within the 1 year warranty period) and they gave me another one, no questions. As long as you do your research before buying parts, most auto parts stores are reasonable.

I don't have a preference...(ok maybe Napa b/c they give me the AAA member discount) and as long as you can find a store with people who have a general knowledge about cars, you're alright. If it's and emergency, or i just dont have the time to do trial and error part fitting (i.e. Napa), I run to the closest non-napa parts place.

Hell, if you have a good connection or are just dying to spend on ur Camry, go to the dealer. I got to know the parts manager at my local dealer when I started fixing up my Camry and he would give me a really good break when I came in (think OE parts for non-oem prices). Dealers usually take other dealer coupons if you get them in the mail too.

wow, didnt mean to write an essay, but hope this helps

[TBayToyotaBoy]

Originally Posted by 89 2wd

I don't have a preference...(ok maybe Napa b/c they give me the AAA member discount)

Holy crap, I wonder if they give a discount in Canada for CAA memberships?! I never thought to ask...thanks for the idea.

Another thing: do you guys have PartSource in the US? They just bought out another company (BestBuy) and took over three locations here, and their service frickin' ROCKS. They spent two hours with me trying to find a flywheel for my V6, and they didn't make a penny (nobody can find that part for me, and I refuse to pay $500 at the dealer).

[89 2wd]

Originally Posted by TBayToyotaBoy

They spent two hours with me trying to find a flywheel for my V6, and they didn't make a penny (nobody can find that part for me, and I refuse to pay $500 at the dealer).

You might try this site, I saw it in the Lexus forum on TN.

http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/perf...ts/Lexus/ES250

[car_boy_16]

I get the vast majority of my parts from a website called www.rockauto.com -- check it out!

[TBayToyotaBoy]

Originally Posted by 89 2wd

You might try this site, I saw it in the Lexus forum on TN.

http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/perf...ts/Lexus/ES250

Thanks, that's awesome. A lighter, stronger flywheel for less than dealer. No complaints there!

And yes, www.rockauto.com is a good site. I've been ordering from them for five years with no problems.

[Skiermang]

Originally Posted by 89 2wd

I don't have a preference...(ok maybe Napa b/c they give me the AAA member discount) ...

This is the reason I use NAPA. Also, the people working there actually know cars. Most of the employees at Schuck's can only look things up on their computer.