Which is your favorite general auto parts store? - Page 2

cruisinjay · 06-10-2008, 03:40 PM

I just moved to Florida to work at Cruisin' Style Magazine from Detroit and in the Motor City the big chain is Murray's - they rock. It wasn't until the last couple years, in fact, that Auto Zone and Pep Boys started popping up there. What's really crazy is there will be a Murray's on the corner and right across the intersection on the other corner is Pep Boys or Autozone.

Unit 5302 · 11-22-2017, 04:38 PM

...and nearly a decade later. I doubt anybody will see this post for a month or two, but if you're not using an online parts vendor like amazon.com for as much as possible, you're overpaying and wasting time.

Sheesh. How the internet has changed things over the past 20 years.

project2OOOGT · 07-13-2002, 12:54 PM

Panhandle Performance.............. always get great service and excellent advice
http://www.panhandleperformance.com/

Fox Body · 07-13-2002, 11:52 PM

Mustangbelle306, I'll make sure never to go to the the "Pep Beeyatchz" in Pleasantville, NJ.

82GT, how ya been?! I've been back here for about a 1.5 weeks so far. ...Miss my buddies here...

As far as the parts stores, I think much of the quality has to do with the service quality and parts quantity. Between AZ and AAP, both quality and quantity seem to fluctuate, whereas it has only gotten better with the PepBoyses (<---plural of PepBoys--just in case you were wondering

) in my area. HA! and one of th AAPs that my friend goes to, this woman behind the counter likes to argue with him on what part he needs.

He always makes it a point to rub it in her face when he proves her WRONG without a shadow of a doubt... quite entertaining it is....

mustangman65_79 · 07-15-2002, 07:50 AM

I go to Kragen Auto parts here. It's also called checkers and Shuck's in other places. Friendly ppl, and they have all kinds of lifetime warranty parts. Good prices too.

Mach 1 · 07-15-2002, 11:45 AM

I used to think NAPA carried a slightly superior line of parts than most discount chain stores.

I went to buy some O2 sensors one day, went to NAPA and they handed me this cheap looking piece of junk with a very short harness connector wire and wanted $75.00 for one of them.

I said "no thanks", proceeded to "Autozone" where I got the same "bosch" 02 sensors that Ford uses from the factory for $40.00 a piece.

Havent been back to Napa for parts since.

blue00gt · 07-15-2002, 01:18 PM

You mean Summit isn't a 'general purpose auto store'?

Tomzilla · 07-17-2002, 03:59 AM

I like Midnight Auto. They're always open and you can't beat the prices!! Heck, they pretty much give the stuff away!!

StangFlyer · 12-07-2017, 11:18 AM

Yes; it has Unit!

06-10-2008, 03:40 PM	#1
cruisinjay Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 3	Re: Which is your favorite general auto parts store? I just moved to Florida to work at Cruisin' Style Magazine from Detroit and in the Motor City the big chain is Murray's - they rock. It wasn't until the last couple years, in fact, that Auto Zone and Pep Boys started popping up there. What's really crazy is there will be a Murray's on the corner and right across the intersection on the other corner is Pep Boys or Autozone.

11-22-2017, 04:38 PM	#2
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Re: Which is your favorite general auto parts store? ...and nearly a decade later. I doubt anybody will see this post for a month or two, but if you're not using an online parts vendor like amazon.com for as much as possible, you're overpaying and wasting time. Sheesh. How the internet has changed things over the past 20 years.

07-13-2002, 12:54 PM	#3
project2OOOGT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: here Posts: 23	Panhandle Performance.............. always get great service and excellent advice http://www.panhandleperformance.com/ __________________ http://www.pnrracing.com/Readers%20R...T/Inthecar.WMV http://www.pnrracing.com/Readers%20R...0GTexhuast.WMV COP??? WHAT COP??? bassani X underdrive pullies hpm subframes kirban short shifter mac cai mac cat back 17x9 cobra r's 315/35/17 nitto dr in the back 255/45/17 kuhmo ecsta's in the front 3.90 gear auto logic chip is next

07-13-2002, 11:52 PM	#4
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	:) Ha! Seems like PepBoys and "other" is winning... Mustangbelle306, I'll make sure never to go to the the "Pep Beeyatchz" in Pleasantville, NJ. 82GT, how ya been?! I've been back here for about a 1.5 weeks so far. ...Miss my buddies here... As far as the parts stores, I think much of the quality has to do with the service quality and parts quantity. Between AZ and AAP, both quality and quantity seem to fluctuate, whereas it has only gotten better with the PepBoyses (<---plural of PepBoys--just in case you were wondering ) in my area. HA! and one of th AAPs that my friend goes to, this woman behind the counter likes to argue with him on what part he needs. He always makes it a point to rub it in her face when he proves her WRONG without a shadow of a doubt... quite entertaining it is.... __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

07-15-2002, 07:50 AM	#5
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	I go to Kragen Auto parts here. It's also called checkers and Shuck's in other places. Friendly ppl, and they have all kinds of lifetime warranty parts. Good prices too. __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

07-15-2002, 11:45 AM	#6
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	I used to think NAPA carried a slightly superior line of parts than most discount chain stores. I went to buy some O2 sensors one day, went to NAPA and they handed me this cheap looking piece of junk with a very short harness connector wire and wanted $75.00 for one of them. I said "no thanks", proceeded to "Autozone" where I got the same "bosch" 02 sensors that Ford uses from the factory for $40.00 a piece. Havent been back to Napa for parts since. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

07-15-2002, 01:18 PM	#7
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	You mean Summit isn't a 'general purpose auto store'? __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

07-17-2002, 03:59 AM	#8
Tomzilla Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Large cardboard box under a bridge, Hi Posts: 21	I like Midnight Auto. They're always open and you can't beat the prices!! Heck, they pretty much give the stuff away!! __________________ 1990 ex-chp Coupe. Mildly ported Twisted wedges, custom cam,Holley SysteMax intake, 1 5/8" longtubes, Mac prochamber, Flows,Tremec 3550, 4.30's,Griggs subframes, C&L 76mm, 30# injectors,70mm t-body etc. Best e.t. [b]11.94 @ 113.03 mph with 1.488 60ft

12-07-2017, 11:18 AM	#9
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