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Old 09-10-2011, 10:02 AM
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Do ya'll have a favorite, top secret, insiders-only place to order parts from online?

I'm going to be ordering a few things here soon and I'd like to order from a reputable place.

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A lot of people suggest/use LMC. I usually just run to autozone or a salvage yard if I need something.
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Rockauto if you insist on ordering online. It's cheap and everyone seems to have good experiences with them.
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Advance Auto using the discount codes (you should be able to Google these or go to retailmenot.com to find them),

eBay

And just spend some time online with each parts store's website and look it up. Saving money takes time, patience and research!

If you're ordering an IAC Valve or EGR Position sensor by any chance, it has to be an Autozone Part (Duralast/Wells) or Motorcraft part. No exceptions!
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for top of the line products go to fordparsts.com all oem parts but they will cost you. LMC truck is great as well for aftermarket parts. then broncogravyard has a lot of aftermarket and performance off road parts.
then ebay is always great for a bargain.
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I once got a distributor cap and button from RockAuto, lasted for 2 miles before the thing cracked. Tried to send it back, customer service just laughed at me. I now buy most parts from local owned parts stores, and I try and avoid the chains, when I can. LMC is ok, but I find them kind of high. I use them for obscure things, like pre bent brake lines, body stuff, ECT.
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No, there's not 1, and they're not secret. Google, and shop them ALL. I rarely find RockAuto to be cheapest after their exorbitant shipping, but it has happened a few times. I usually order from Amazon or eBay (of course). But I'll order from whoever will sell the part I want (often MotorCraft) at a price I think is good or lowest.

Stay OUT of the zone.
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Amazon is good, I use them for certain things, but local owned parts stores are becoming extinct. It is usually higher than ordering, but IMO, I prefer the relationship of a one owner parts store. I don't frequent AutoZone, but I do on occasion go into O'Reilly's (oil, filters, ECT.) There are two local owned NAPA parts stores I use, and they have always done me well. I agree, shop around, but I hate eBay with a passion. Personal preference.
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Rockauto for maintenance stuff but more and more I'm finding amazon to be just as cheap or have better shipping times than rock auto.

If it's something I need cause I'm in a bind I'll do autozone/o'reilly.

Also look into late model restoration for misc. interior/exterior pieces. They have good quality stuff.


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