> -----Original Message-----
> From: shop-talk-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:shop-talk-
> bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Wayne
> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 12:58 PM
> To: Shop Talk List
> Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] car parts pricing tip
>
> On 10/13/2010 3:08 PM, David Scheidt wrote:
> > The prices for non-sale stuff at the advance auto nearest me used to
> > be 10 to 30%
> > higher than the one a few miles away, which is across the street from
> > an autozone.
>
> Wow, big difference. On lots of things I prefer to stick with OEM
> parts, and I've been surprised some of the local aftermarket guys are
> actually HIGHER priced than dealership parts, or especially dealers
> selling online at a discount (if you have a Nissan,
> http://courtesyparts.com is freakin' awesome (I have no affiliation
> other than a very pleased customer))
>
> -Wayne
Heck, even OEM parts can vary quite a bit depending on how you get them.
I needed a clutch pedal sensor switch for my F350. I called three local
dealers and they all had it in stock and the prices ranged from 79 to 179.
I then went on line to ford.com and tried to buy online and pick up at one
the local dealers and the price changed quite a bit depending on who I
selected
as my "preferred" dealer. Prices ranged from 49 to 99... I couldn't believe
it
so I called the dealer back again and said how come you are 49 online and 129
in person? They dropped the price to 99 but couldn't go further. So I hung
up and purchased it online. When I picked it up at the same dealer the guy
could not explain why the prices were all over the map.
I know I could have probably gotten the part cheaper mail order via a non-OEM
place but it was Sunday and I needed the truck on Monday.
Stuart.
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