Post by juanrodriquez623 on May 7, 2018 1:11:45 GMT
Craigslist is a Crapshoot
Craigslist isn't always a good source. In the real world of buying parts, it can frequently become a big time-suck compared with going to a junkyard or buying online. Plus, most of what you buy on Craigslist will be sold as is, while the other two sources allow you to either exchange the part or get your money back. For this reason, I get fewer than two percent of my parts from Craigslist.
Always Look For Coupons
Auto parts retailers are expensive. But they don't have to be. This website will help you find coupon codes or manufacturer rebates that may not pop up when you visit the auto parts store online.
I've sometimes found starters and alternators that were within $20 of an eBay or a junkyard find, with the added perks of a limited lifetime warranty and free delivery. To me, that extra $20 is worth the peace of mind.
Know that if a dealership is tells you that buying a part from someone other than them will void your car's warranty, it's not true. I usually buy batteries, fluids, and filters online from either auto parts stores, eBay, Walmart, or Amazon. If you find yourself just short of that '$50 off of $125' coupon code you found online, just add some items you know you'll use anyway, like filters or coolant, to get the order up where it needs to be.
Craigslist isn't always a good source. In the real world of buying parts, it can frequently become a big time-suck compared with going to a junkyard or buying online. Plus, most of what you buy on Craigslist will be sold as is, while the other two sources allow you to either exchange the part or get your money back. For this reason, I get fewer than two percent of my parts from Craigslist.
Always Look For Coupons
Auto parts retailers are expensive. But they don't have to be. This website will help you find coupon codes or manufacturer rebates that may not pop up when you visit the auto parts store online.
I've sometimes found starters and alternators that were within $20 of an eBay or a junkyard find, with the added perks of a limited lifetime warranty and free delivery. To me, that extra $20 is worth the peace of mind.
Know that if a dealership is tells you that buying a part from someone other than them will void your car's warranty, it's not true. I usually buy batteries, fluids, and filters online from either auto parts stores, eBay, Walmart, or Amazon. If you find yourself just short of that '$50 off of $125' coupon code you found online, just add some items you know you'll use anyway, like filters or coolant, to get the order up where it needs to be.