Where To Find Discount Auto Parts
February 12th, 2010 |
Finding auto parts is a pain. You’ve got to drive all over town (if your car still runs) and deal with unfriendly gear heads at the auto parts stores, who could care less if you’re getting the best price. The internet may be your best bet when it comes to finding auto parts for discount prices. Here are some places to look online to find a deal:
-Parts Hotlines (partshotlines.com) has an easy-to-use search tool that searches in real time for current parts in stock. It starts you off by entering the make, model and part you’re looking for (listed alphabetically) then asks for your zip code. The search results start with the closest locations; each item has a price list, stock number, number of miles the part has, and the carrier’s contact information. If the part is available through PartsHotlines.com, the search results list the price of shipping, and allow you to check out from that screen.
-Parts Train (partstrain.com) has a similar search function, but is a little more difficult to use, as parts are not listed alphabetically. Parts Train only lists its own parts, but does allow you choose between “All Parts,” “Replacement Parts” and “Universal” parts. The search results also only list the exact model year you a searching for.
-Auto Parts Fair (shopautopartsfair.com) has a search tool similar to Parts Hotlines and also appears to sell its own parts, but offers you more advanced search options after you have found your initial results—such as selecting parts by brand, price range, finish, or material.
To get discounted car parts, you can also search your local junk yard, but that’s dangerous, and very rarely rewarding. Most discount auto parts have been salvaged, so save yourself the trouble of searching by letting someone else do the finding for you, and look for your parts online.
