Automotive Parts & Suppliers

132 topics in this forum

1. [Brand Choice] Automotive Brake Pads 1 2

   By Alex, September 18, 2010   

   • brake pads
   • brakes
   • 51 replies
   • 13.7k views
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   • raakpatel
   • April 7, 2019

2. parts store discount

   By mccannable, February 19, 2014
   • 36 replies
   • 5.2k views
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   • Jeff
   • April 8, 2014

3. Oil brands

   By ATLAuto, October 21, 2013
   • 33 replies
   • 5k views
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   • Leonard Lee
   • December 3, 2013

4. Advance Auto Parts Strategy of FREE undermines auto repair shops

   By Joe Marconi, October 30, 2016   

   • Advance Auto
   • Advance
   • (and 1 more)

     Tagged with:

     • Advance Auto
     • Advance
     • Advance Auto Parts
   • 28 replies
   • 5.1k views
   • 
   • xrac
   • March 26, 2017

5. What's worse than AutoZone Doing Free Check Engine light scans?

   By Joe Marconi, August 31, 2014   

   • Diag testing
   • Free check engine light tests
   • (and 2 more)

     Tagged with:

     • Diag testing
     • Free check engine light tests
     • AutoZone
     • Advance auto
   • 27 replies
   • 5.3k views
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   • alfredauto
   • May 22, 2016

6. WHAT PERCENTAGE ARE YOU GUYS GETTING OFF FROM YOUR SUPLLIERS ?

   By sparkerauto, March 10, 2017
   • 27 replies
   • 4.4k views
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   • PherBag
   • April 30, 2017

7. [Brand Choice] Automotive Batteries

   By Alex, September 18, 2010   

   • battery
   • batteries
   • 27 replies
   • 6.2k views
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   • CAR_AutoReports
   • October 7, 2019

8. Oxygen Sensors: $17.99, Brake Rotors: $14.99

   By Joe Marconi, November 5, 2010
   • 23 replies
   • 6.9k views
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   • Jeff
   • July 10, 2012

9. Dealing with customer supplied parts, lets share ideas.

   By Silver Star, January 14, 2015
   • 23 replies
   • 4k views
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   • mspecperformance
   • January 22, 2015

10. Interstate Batteries Launches Exclusive Partnership with Advance Auto Parts

    By AutoShopOwner, December 12, 2017   

    • advance auto parts
    • interstate
    • 22 replies
    • 4.1k views
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    • xrac
    • July 8, 2018

11. Advance/Carquest Parts Availability

    By LakePartners, May 27, 2016
    • 19 replies
    • 3.5k views
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    • bstewart
    • July 11, 2016

12. Understand parts markup

    By Byron, April 17, 2014
    • 19 replies
    • 3.6k views
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    • mmotley
    • May 3, 2014

13. Coolant Inventory

    By 5 Star Auto Spa, August 16, 2015
    • 18 replies
    • 3k views
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    • Handson
    • August 19, 2015

14. New part failure and labor issues

    By marista, May 14, 2015
    • 17 replies
    • 3.2k views
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    • Mario
    • August 21, 2015

15. Aftermarket Parts Issues Driving Me Up A Wall!!!

    By [email protected], July 16, 2018
    • 17 replies
    • 3.6k views
    • 
    • [email protected]
    • August 14, 2018

16. When it comes to Part Margins, We are in the wrong business

    By Joe Marconi, April 6, 2014
    • 17 replies
    • 4.7k views
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    • ScottSpec
    • July 12, 2017

17. Advance to Stop Free Code Scanning!

    By CarER, May 20, 2016
    • 16 replies
    • 3.6k views
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    • FROGFINDER
    • September 4, 2016

18. Anyone web order parts regularly?

    By alfredauto, November 17, 2016
    • 16 replies
    • 3.4k views
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    • Jay Huh
    • December 12, 2016

19. WHAT WOULD YOU DO JASPER ENGINE

    By CAZM, January 14, 2016
    • 16 replies
    • 3.6k views
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    • John Pearson
    • January 24, 2016

20. bulk oil pricing?

    By sparkerauto, March 25, 2016
    • 16 replies
    • 4.1k views
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    • defiancetire
    • May 24, 2016

21. Four Green Auto Parts

    By xrac, March 12, 2015   

    • Korean Parts
    • 16 replies
    • 3.6k views
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    • alfredauto
    • March 22, 2015

22. Synthetic oils?

    By CARMandP, March 21, 2010
    • 15 replies
    • 4k views
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    • ROBK
    • April 22, 2010

23. Parts cost at 18%, is it really possible?

    By Framingham Auto Service, June 13, 2016
    • 15 replies
    • 3.2k views
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    • Framingham Auto Service
    • June 24, 2016

24. WASTE OIL PICKUP

    By marista, June 12, 2015
    • 15 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • ATLAuto
    • June 20, 2015

25. Question for Owners

    By DT101, October 6, 2014   

    • owner
    • oil
    • (and 3 more)

      Tagged with:

      • owner
      • oil
      • synthetic
      • conventional
      • price
    • 15 replies
    • 3.1k views
    • 
    • xrac
    • December 28, 2014

26. Take off parts?

    By mccannable, February 3, 2014
    • 14 replies
    • 2.5k views
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    • alfredauto
    • March 7, 2014

27. Brake Cleaner Hazards

    By Joe Marconi, November 1, 2009
    • 13 replies
    • 8.3k views
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    • Alex
    • September 19, 2010

28. Shock/Strut sales...

    By 3PuttFever, November 17, 2016
    • 13 replies
    • 2.8k views
    • 
    • alfredauto
    • December 11, 2016

29. Advance Auto Parts Communicates Its Commitment to the Aftermarket Independent Shops

    By Joe Marconi, June 21, 2015
    • 13 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • xrac
    • July 7, 2015

30. IN SEARCH OF QUALITY AUTO PARTS: LIST SUGGESTIONS HERE

    By IntegrityAutoCare, August 1, 2013
    • 12 replies
    • 3k views
    • 
    • bigdonstang
    • March 15, 2014

31. Oil vendors & pricing?

    By OTPAuto, January 18, 2018
    • 12 replies
    • 3.6k views
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    • OTPAuto
    • January 27, 2018

32. AIR CONDITIONING REPAIRS AND PROBLEMS SOLVED

    By DUFRESNES, September 14, 2023   

    • air conditioning
    • 12 replies
    • 10.8k views
    • 
    • Robert Scott
    • February 19

33. Oil Filter Numbers

    By 5 Star Auto Spa, July 3, 2015
    • 12 replies
    • 2.5k views
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    • ATLAuto
    • July 27, 2015

34. Switching from oil quarts to drums

    By ricoexport, August 29, 2012
    • 11 replies
    • 4.2k views
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    • SHP Bobby
    • September 14, 2012

35. One Parts portal for different vendors

    By HarrytheCarGeek, September 1, 2016
    • 11 replies
    • 3.2k views
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    • xrac
    • September 12, 2016

36. Customer Supplied Parts

    By 5 Star Auto Spa, November 16, 2013
    • 11 replies
    • 3k views
    • 
    • xrac
    • November 19, 2013

37. Warranty returns plague aftermarket industry

    By Joe Marconi, October 25, 2014   

    • Comebacks
    • part qualtiy
    • (and 3 more)

      Tagged with:

      • Comebacks
      • part qualtiy
      • auto parts
      • warranty
      • aftermarket parts
    • 11 replies
    • 3.3k views
    • 
    • Joe Marconi
    • October 30, 2014

38. Engine oil - Case goods, bulk or "bag-in-box"?

    By JimO, January 21, 2017   

    • oil
    • Bulk oil
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • oil
      • Bulk oil
      • Bag-in-box oil
    • 10 replies
    • 3.2k views
    • 
    • ScottSpec
    • February 6, 2017

39. Which Parts House?Help!

    By Dr.Dave, June 13, 2010
    • 9 replies
    • 3.5k views
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    • Alex
    • September 25, 2010

40. TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS, WHAT ARE PEOPLE USING?

    By sparkerauto, January 22, 2016
    • 9 replies
    • 3k views
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    • BNC173
    • April 17, 2016

41. Anyone heard of Total oil?

    By Jimbob661, March 4, 2016
    • 9 replies
    • 2.4k views
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    • HarrytheCarGeek
    • March 5, 2016

42. Broken Parts

    By ADP, November 7, 2018
    • 9 replies
    • 2.6k views
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    • TTP
    • January 21, 2019

43. Local Parts Store, Shows Continued Loyalty to Shops

    By Joe Marconi, April 26, 2014   

    • Quality part issues
    • Aftermarket part
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • Quality part issues
      • Aftermarket part
      • Comebacks
    • 9 replies
    • 2.6k views
    • 
    • Joe Marconi
    • September 13, 2014

44. Do You Call Around for Prices?

    By Joe Marconi, July 31, 2011
    • 8 replies
    • 3.5k views
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    • HarrytheCarGeek
    • May 22, 2013

45. Advance,CARQUEST, NAPA and the rest: You need a wakeup call!

    By Joe Marconi, September 28, 2013   

    • poor part quality
    • 8 replies
    • 3.5k views
    • 
    • ncautoshop
    • October 8, 2013

46. Auto Parts Company Crosses the Ethics Line

    By Joe Marconi, November 20, 2010
    • 8 replies
    • 3.8k views
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    • FxsX24
    • January 7, 2012

47. Suply chain, price points and woes of the Interwebs

    By Junior, July 26, 2012
    • 8 replies
    • 2.8k views
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    • Gary A
    • August 8, 2012

48. Parts Napa,autozone advanced car quest?

    By Dr.Dave, January 10, 2010
    • 8 replies
    • 7.9k views
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    • Joe Marconi
    • January 11, 2010

49. Worldpac pricing fluctuations?

    By OTPAuto, April 29, 2017
    • 8 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • HarrytheCarGeek
    • May 13, 2017

50. Do you read about shop business? Ratchet + Wrench & Shop Owner Magazine

    By Joe Marconi, October 12, 2014   

    • shop owner topics
    • Ratchet+Wrench
    • (and 3 more)

      Tagged with:

      • shop owner topics
      • Ratchet+Wrench
      • Shop Owner Magazine
      • Business management
      • shop management
    • 8 replies
    • 3.1k views
    • 
    • shumsauto
    • November 17, 2014