 Which Parts Store Do You Prefer? |
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 Oct 27 2006, 01:11 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard  Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214  |
Just an oddball question, which auto parts store do you frequent? I like to see people's responses as compared to how fast some of these companies are growing. Currently, Advance is growing the fastest but Autozone still has the most stores with Advance just behind.
I work for Advance part-time so naturally, it's my first choice.  Lets see some responses. EDIT: I see there are two listings for Kragen. Oops! If you can, would one of the mods please edit the poll and take that last one out. Thanks! -------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Oct 27 2006, 01:36 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
I think a lot has to do with what parts are stocked or available overnight, the friendlyness of the staff, and the knowledge of the staff.
I usually go to the Advance in washington, and the only thing I can't get there is pensoil syncromesh. Only had one instance I can recall where they said they couldn't get a part that I think they really can. -------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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Oct 27 2006, 02:17 PM
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 Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 215 Joined: 30-December 05 From: Champaign Member No.: 763 |
I go to the Autozone on Prospect in Champaign. For the longest time, I went there because it was the closest parts shop to my house, but recently an Advance and O'Reilly's were built on the same block. I checked out both new places, but I ended up sticking with Autozone. Reason being, I like Autozone's staff more than the guys at O'Reilly's and Advance.
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Oct 27 2006, 04:07 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
First it's NAPA because the quality of most of their parts has outlived those from most others regardless of their warranties.
Next I go to Advanced. But if I'm in a pinch or a hurry I go to the closest one for general stuff. Then of corse - Mitsubishi and JNZ only for the T-belt and dealer only stuff. -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
Greatness comes from the most unexpected places!  |
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Oct 27 2006, 04:47 PM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 259 Joined: 6-February 04 From: Bloomington Member No.: 233 |
AZ!!!
I realy perfer my own though! :-) -------------------- Yeah!!!!!!!!!!! AND WASH THAT THING OFF BEFORE YOU COME BACK!!! GROSS
FP 3065, Ported 2G exahust manifold, AEM EMS, 3" 02 housing, Shepard Racing Stage 3 tranny, Fadinza 8 LB. flywheel, Exedy stage 2 tripple puck thick ceramic cluch, 08 from the tank to filter, -6 to rail from filter, Aeromotive FPR 1:1 riseing rate, Crower Stage 4's. All of that and I don't know what I want to do next. |
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Oct 29 2006, 01:05 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
These are pretty interesting numbers all things considered. Keep up the voting if you haven't already!
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Oct 29 2006, 07:06 PM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 780 Joined: 14-July 04 Member No.: 338 |
Aside from the big places, another really helpful spot is Globe Automotive on Harmon Hwy. They get parts the next day from their supplier in St. Louis, and the prices have been good from what little experience I've had with them. All I know is they're the only place that could get me fully loaded caliper sets for my car the next day, and I needed 'em BAD.
-------------------- QUOTE (gsxracer80 @ Oct 31 2006, 12:41 AM)
thanks hcar.... I am still massaging that area trying to get it ready...  |
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Oct 30 2006, 07:14 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
I usally go to NAPA for specific part (not oil, filters etc), they're the only one that have been able to cross referance Mitsu part numbers. Or at least make an effort to do so!
-------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Oct 30 2006, 08:36 AM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
Autozone seems to just treat me right. Advance is closer to home (I'm in Peoria), but I'll drive the bit further for Autozone.
Otherwise, everything I buy comes from online. -------------------- ... she likes bein' forced ...
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Oct 30 2006, 09:06 AM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 908 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Chillicothe, IL Member No.: 182 |
OReilly's stocks BPR7ES's That always won me over
-------------------- GVR4 866/1000 = the perpetually broken car
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Oct 30 2006, 09:20 AM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 400 Joined: 6-November 04 From: Urbana Member No.: 382 |
NAPA is way across town, the employees at teh near by advance are hit and miss, and the ones at the closest autozone are usually pretty good. and its the closest by far, so autozone, then advance, then F&F, then NAPA.
never been to the o'reillys cuz its way far away --------------------
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Oct 30 2006, 06:15 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 215 Joined: 30-December 05 From: Champaign Member No.: 763 |
QUOTE (haunter @ Oct 30 2006, 09:20 AM) ...so autozone, then advance, then F&F, then NAPA. What's "F&F"? Farm & Fleet? |
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Nov 1 2006, 01:12 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 400 Joined: 6-November 04 From: Urbana Member No.: 382 |
QUOTE (Zmann42087 @ Oct 30 2006, 06:15 PM) QUOTE (haunter @ Oct 30 2006, 09:20 AM) ...so autozone, then advance, then F&F, then NAPA. What's "F&F"? Farm & Fleet? yup! --------------------
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Nov 1 2006, 04:24 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 215 Joined: 30-December 05 From: Champaign Member No.: 763 |
QUOTE (haunter @ Nov 1 2006, 01:12 PM) QUOTE (Zmann42087 @ Oct 30 2006, 06:15 PM) QUOTE (haunter @ Oct 30 2006, 09:20 AM) ...so autozone, then advance, then F&F, then NAPA. What's "F&F"? Farm & Fleet? yup! Oh good... the ricer in me thought "Fast and Furious". 
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Nov 6 2006, 05:45 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 256 Joined: 30-October 02 From: Chicago Member No.: 33 |
autoZone cause my buddies and I have almost every wear item under lifetime warranty!
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Nov 8 2006, 10:36 AM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 400 Joined: 6-November 04 From: Urbana Member No.: 382 |
QUOTE (Zmann42087 @ Nov 1 2006, 04:24 PM) QUOTE (haunter @ Nov 1 2006, 01:12 PM) QUOTE (Zmann42087 @ Oct 30 2006, 06:15 PM) QUOTE (haunter @ Oct 30 2006, 09:20 AM) ...so autozone, then advance, then F&F, then NAPA. What's "F&F"? Farm & Fleet? yup! Oh good... the ricer in me thought "Fast and Furious". 
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Dec 14 2006, 12:08 AM
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 Info Seeker Group: Members Posts: 52 Joined: 6-July 05 From: Nor Cal Member No.: 552 |
i dont know about back in illinois but do they even have kragens out there i know they have them in cali where i am and to be honest i think most of the people that work there are morons but then again so is 90 percent of the people that live in california i have to stick with oriellys just because i worked there for a little while
-------------------- Nitrous is like a hooker, you wanna' hit it but you're scared of the consequences
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