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Buying auto parts online: Is Amazon the best bet?

Posted on 5/14/15 at 1:00 pm
Posted by GFunk
Denham Springs
Member since Feb 2011
14966 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 1:00 pm
Friends, OT Ballers, 1%ers...I come here to praise you, not to bury you with weak trolls and non-legit WYHI threads.

In the infinite wisdom of my OT brethren, would you say that Amazon is the cheapest online outlet for replacement auto parts?

In particular I'm after a passenger headlight (light bulb, not the entire headlight assembly) for my 4Runner. Is there an outlet in specific that would appeal to me as a Yoda Owner?

Thanks in advance for your time and attention regarding this important business matter.
Posted by Hermit Crab
Under the Sea
Member since Nov 2008
7168 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 1:01 pm to
just go to walmart or autozone and do it today
Posted by upgrayedd
Lifting at Tobin's house
Member since Mar 2013
134865 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 1:02 pm to
I would prefer non-legit WYHI threads.
Posted by RebelOP
Misty Mountain Top
Member since Jun 2013
12478 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 1:03 pm to
Posted by Wtodd
Tampa, FL
Member since Oct 2013
67488 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 1:04 pm to
quote:

In the infinite wisdom of my OT brethren, would you say that Amazon is the cheapest online outlet for replacement auto parts?

No....AutoAnything for my money (free shipping) but always ask for a discount

Posted by prplhze2000
Parts Unknown
Member since Jan 2007
51430 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 1:09 pm to
I buy original parts for my Lexus on Amazon and Ebay. Much cheaper than dealership and come with warranties. I might buy rotors at Napa and I have, but when it comes to sensors, timing belts, etc. I get the original. I got after market belts and within a few months were replacing them. Next time got Toyota/Lexus belts and no problem.
Posted by Hawkeye95
Member since Dec 2013
20293 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 1:14 pm to
just watch for counterfeit parts. I got screwed buying some VW parts off amazon that were counterfeit and very low quality.
Posted by Darth_Vader
A galaxy far, far away
Member since Dec 2011
64607 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 1:19 pm to
Don't know about all parts but I always buy my motorcycle tires on amazon. I've got a Pirelli MT66 Route 66 rear tire shipping out today. I got it for only $115 with free shipping to boot. Can't come close to matching that price anywhere else local.
Posted by bamarep
Member since Nov 2013
51807 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 1:19 pm to
I use Ebay and Rock Auto
Posted by Agforlife
Somewhere in the Brazos Valley
Member since Nov 2012
20102 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 1:22 pm to
Rock Auto
OPGI
JEGS
SUMMIT
Amazon just read the fine print
Ebay just read the fine print
Posted by Capital Cajun
Over Yonder
Member since Aug 2007
5525 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 1:23 pm to
If you are too lazy to just go to Autozone and it must be purchased on line, Rock Auto is the best.
Posted by Jimbeaux
Member since Sep 2003
20119 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 1:26 pm to
Rock Auto is usually the best and cheapest.
Posted by onelochevy
Slidell, LA
Member since Jan 2011
16534 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 1:28 pm to
quote:

just go to walmart or autozone and do it today


This. You're looking for light bulbs, not a transmission. Go buy 2 bulbs and change them both. If this task is above you're head, which judging from this thread it might be, im sure you can find how to videos on YouTube.
Posted by GeeOH
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2013
13376 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 1:50 pm to
Are you serious? A post for a fricking lightbulb? You deserve to get fricked over for ordering a single bulb and having it shipped. How much could a person save on one single bulb?

How much will the ticket cost that you get while waiting for it to ship?
Posted by LSU8654722
Member since Apr 2014
1495 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 1:51 pm to
quote:

.I come here to praise you, not to bury you with weak trolls



quote:

In particular I'm after a passenger headlight (light bulb, not the entire headlight assembly)


Posted by AZTarheeel
Member since Feb 2015
3702 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 5:47 pm to
Lol at the tool down voting every post. Wal-mart employee?
Posted by WPBTiger
Parts Unknown
Member since Nov 2011
31084 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 6:04 pm to
quote:

Rock Auto
Posted by Fireman17
Mississippi
Member since Oct 2010
11707 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 6:08 pm to
Rock Auto rawks.
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43030 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 8:20 pm to
quote:

Rock Auto is usually the best and cheapest
I buy a lot of parts, and 99% of them come from rockauto

Oh, a light bulb . Just go to mother fricking autozone and buy one
This post was edited on 5/14/15 at 8:22 pm
Posted by Gevans17
Member since Dec 2007
1135 posts
Posted on 5/15/15 at 7:35 am to
good prices, but they have sent me parts that didn't fit my truck as their website indicated.
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