Parts House Most Recommended?

[sig225]

Do you guys have a favorite parts house for your Camry needs?

[Tom 2000]

Depends on what I need.

Oil, Light bulbs, Wiper Blades - local Auto parts store
Oil Filter - local Toyota Dealer
Tires - Les Schwab (tire chain in the Northwest)
Brakes/Suspension - The Tire Rack
Battery - Sears

That's really about it. I haven't needed to fix much.

I bought tires from Discount Tires Direct once, but it was mounted on new alloy wheels, balanced and ready to go. It made sense as they mount, balance and ship free, if you order it tires+ wheels.

However, unless your car requires a unique size or you really want a specific (brand type)tire, I found that online tire buying online isn't necessarily worth it. Most cars I've owned used very standard tire sizes (185/70R14, 205/65R15), which you can find a lot of good selections locally.

I bought from the Tire Rack many times (brake pads, struts, etc.) but have not bought tires from them since 1991. Their prices for struts, brakes are much better than I can get from a local parts stroe.

I buy oil by the case, and there's typically a coupon in the Sunday paper for Castrol GTX for 99 cents/quart at the local auto parts store. Wipers and bulbs I buy there also for convenience.

You can buy batteries from a lot of different places (and most are made by Johnson Controls) , but I have had excellent luck with Sears Die Hard brand, so I continue to stick with them. I had a 48 month Die Hard battery in my VW last 7 years and the Die Hard Gold battery in my Maxima has lasted 10 years and still working.

I buy the Toyota Oil Filter from the dealer as it's the most convenient (located between my house and work) and I can get a 2 filters for 3 deal coupon usually. I can also check out the new cars :-)


The stereo is stock on my current Camry, but all my audio components (speakers) came from Crutchfield.com for my Maxima and the 1988 Camry I owned. Great Selection with good prices and excellent service.

[DMZ]

My parts acquisition strategy is much like Tom's. My dealer is 60 miles away though, so I get much of my stuff from local auto parts stores.

I often go here:

http://www.partsamerica.com/Default.aspx

to get a part #, availability and an idea of price. I have also ordered parts through them (it is Schuck's online store).

Tires and batteries from Les Schwab. Good stuff and good customer service.

Don't forget auto recyclers (junk yards). Many Camrys on the road for many years = many Camry parts in their system.

[Rob_0126]

My 2 ameros:

I like www.rockauto.com 's prices and variety.

I favor ac delco oil filters for everything ive driven.

I bought some tires from tirerack.com and Im impressed. Shipping is what gets yah, so figure in shipping vs buying locally first to see if your really saving.

[toyomoho]

A TN search should turn up more posts with recommendations.

Rockauto is great for in-depth parts needs.

Toyota of Dallas offers 30% off Toyota parts.

NAPA is OK, their local warehouse nearby has great hours and have most parts on hand. NAPA Gold oil filters are very good.

Schuck's Auto Supply for oil and some parts. But lately the oil sales have been lacking.

[TheKevin]

Kragen: my Scion club has a hook up there so we get 30-40% off.

some Toyota dealership in LA: a friend in another Scion club works at a dealership so we get 30% off to "at-cost" price

[J.Vincent]

I just ordered header pipe+cat from rock for my other car, even with shipping they beat local prices by $70

[Mike6412]

I have been looking at normal maintenance parts, gaskets, plugs, caps and rotors, and such and the best price I have found for all in one shopping is www.Toyotapartsales.com This site has best prices by about 5% except for the thermostat. I have a 1996 I4.