Cheap parts = false economy
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Cheap parts = false economy
After reading more than a few negative reports about certain auto parts venders I think aftermarket brands are what you should really be paying attention to. I have used Autozone and RockAuto for ten years and never had any issues but it is worth pointing out that I never buy the cheapest part available.
I don't buy engine parts from Ebay sellers either. Although some sellers are perfectly reputable, Ebay is well known as a dumping ground for defective items. I do buy non-critical items like tail lights and trim from Ebay sellers when I can't find them anywhere else.
Stick with better brands, take note of other Dodge van owner's recommendations and never buy the cheapest part. I think you'll have a better experience.
I don't buy engine parts from Ebay sellers either. Although some sellers are perfectly reputable, Ebay is well known as a dumping ground for defective items. I do buy non-critical items like tail lights and trim from Ebay sellers when I can't find them anywhere else.
Stick with better brands, take note of other Dodge van owner's recommendations and never buy the cheapest part. I think you'll have a better experience.
Last edited by blackvan; Sep 22, 2012 at 09:11 PM.
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From personal experience I agree with you. I too will buy an upgraded part when possible. Also I like a lifetime warranty one for the simple fact I am not in the habit of getting the "new car itch" every few years.
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Thats half of why I use RockAuto, I can get a better brand after market part shipped for less than local part stores sell the base part...
I probably wouldn't trust engine internals via ebay, but otherwise they aren't bad. I've gotten a lot of Moog suspension parts for good prices, new in moog box, correct part#, etc. External engine, or upgrade parts like intakes, mufflers, lowering springs, etc have all been good to me there too. Japanese headlight bulbs that last for $0.99 a pair. I wouldn't recommend sheetmetal fillers, or aftermarket body parts. Those don't fit too well from ebay.
I think everything is "Get what you pay for."
So find the brands you'd wanna pay for, then find who sells those cheapest
I probably wouldn't trust engine internals via ebay, but otherwise they aren't bad. I've gotten a lot of Moog suspension parts for good prices, new in moog box, correct part#, etc. External engine, or upgrade parts like intakes, mufflers, lowering springs, etc have all been good to me there too. Japanese headlight bulbs that last for $0.99 a pair. I wouldn't recommend sheetmetal fillers, or aftermarket body parts. Those don't fit too well from ebay.
I think everything is "Get what you pay for."
So find the brands you'd wanna pay for, then find who sells those cheapest
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Rockauto.com for my vehicles too! Seems that more often the prices are better with delivery and a good chance the prats are actually made in the USA. I'm tired of the cheap parts from the national and local chain auto stores.
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I have used rockauto too a few times since finding them. What I like about them is..you can do a search the no nonsense way..not swim thru a bunch of crap like the "others" which dont even seem to comprehend the proper name of a part..and yeah...great prices too. Got a map sensor there for $5 "grins"