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Post by onehunglow on Jan 31, 2007 23:09:03 GMT -6
I want to share an excellent source for new GM parts with everyone
Although most of you know (I read it on the forum) that GmPartsDirect dot com has good prices on most GM parts - but any savings gets eaten up by therir "shipping and handling" charges (ie: $12 for a switch!) which you don't know until you complete your order! And then you are not allowed to call them, they won't notify you about any delays or assist you in any way or send you tracking #'s for your order.
I priced a list of parts for front strut bearings changes and the S&H came to over $200 !!! (because they add it on every little part whether it is combined or not)
This place (Jennings Chevrolet) runs the same type of online/phone in operation and although the individual prices aren't quite as low as GmPartsDirect, the total is where you see the benefit! And their shipping costs are based on what it costs them (no "handling" charges.
The same list as above saved over $100 PLUS I could speak to someone on the phone who assisted me, called me when the order shipped and will tell you about back-orders and expected fills!
Ask for Jim Norman at (847) 729 1000 and put any feedback you have here
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Post by Marc on Feb 1, 2007 9:17:17 GMT -6
Thanks for the tip!
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Post by BlackButy on Feb 1, 2007 11:16:16 GMT -6
Cool find! Thanks!
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Post by cherry2002 on Feb 1, 2007 12:06:46 GMT -6
FYI -- another great place to get parts is through P&G Chevy in PA -- www.partszoneonline.com Bill is a great guy to deal with and you can order online. I'm sure the place listed above is terrific too, but just thought I would add to this thread.
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Post by scottydl on Feb 2, 2007 16:28:14 GMT -6
Moving to ACNA Marketplace, where the other GM Parts thread is.
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Post by parts68 on Feb 3, 2007 21:33:37 GMT -6
Ive had good luck with Brassington in Gainseville Fla too. They normally dont give the same price over ph as on line but just call the 800 # and ask for internet parts guy,then tell him theres trouble with system and ask him to take the order. They sent 4 replacement PU truck tailgates as UPS kept damaging them. Never first probelm with getting replacements.
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Post by macadamiaman on Feb 5, 2007 10:27:28 GMT -6
part # 9386403 (GPS antenna) Brasington: $43.41 + $9 shipping (~$52) jennings: $72.18 + $8 shipping (~$80). gmpartsdirect: $37.53 + 9.95 shipping ($~47.50). GM "MSRP" price according to gmpartsdirect: $72.19 Of course this is just one very small part... but I think I've made my choice (ebay also did not have this part, and no mention of the part number putting it into google.com)
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Post by macadamiaman on Feb 5, 2007 10:32:34 GMT -6
Various other websites: $54-60+ shipping...
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Post by fjs442 on Feb 6, 2007 12:01:56 GMT -6
Here is another source. AC-Delco. Yes, your local AC-Delco store or parts store carrying AC-D parts. Example, I have been looking for a HVAC blower motor resister for the wife's 01 Tahoe. Here is what I came up with for pricing.
Local Dealers
JP Chevy - $27 Adams Chevy - $44 (way over MSRP)
On-line
GMPartsDirect - $23.29 + 9.95 S/H = ~ $33 PandG Chevy - $25.75 + S/H (did not look up) RockAuto - $26.89 + S/H
AC-Delco web site - Did parts search. Got AC-D #. Searched through their web site for local parts store. Called store. Cost - $13.50, in stock and ready for pick up. AND it is only 10 min from work.
For those of us getting ready to do the trans shift solenoids, they carry those too (though I have not priced them yet). Advance Auto carries them but GMPartsDirect is still cheaper even with shipping.
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Post by macadamiaman on Feb 8, 2007 10:54:01 GMT -6
Actually, gmpartsdirect customer service sucks. That's ok, I thought, all I'm doing is ordering one part! Well they charged my card twice, I can't call anyone (they have a strict NO PHONE policy), and now they cancelled my order yesterday. But only one order. If they charge my card for the "other" made-up one I'll be very angry... Sent them plenty of angry emails with no response. So I went with Brasington for $5 more ($53 shipped). Hard to find part, but still $20+ off dealer price But, I think whoever posted that dealer at the top is just trying to get some sort of kick back. They go by retail prices. They're not particularly good in any way and offer no discounts... Take it off the sticky, they're no better than anyone else.
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Post by Buddiemac on Feb 12, 2007 8:35:56 GMT -6
I have had good luck with rockauto an online Auto parts store. Great prices and offer OEM and after market components as well.
rockauto.com
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Post by scottydl on Feb 12, 2007 22:02:36 GMT -6
I have had good luck with rockauto an online Auto parts store. Great prices and offer OEM and after market components as well. rockauto.com This and other similar online stores are already listed in the OTHER thread about GM parts sources. I'd like to keep this one as a posted list of resources, and not so much a long discussion... or onehunglow (if you're reading this) you could add your original post to the first stickied GM Parts thread here and I'll unsticky this one.
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Post by aldrichd on Jun 23, 2008 20:14:16 GMT -6
The last time I ordered from gmpartsdirect they charged me $38 for shipping and handling of a module the size of my hand. Plus it took two weeks for the part to arrive.
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Post by aurorabrain on Jun 23, 2008 20:19:41 GMT -6
If anyone on here is looking for expensive parts, fuel pumps, or anything over $100 msrp, i should be able to beat dealer cost on these items including shipping. It doesn't hurt to PM me and ask, GM parts is what i do 45 hours a week.
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Post by aldrichd on Jun 24, 2008 17:05:18 GMT -6
If anyone on here is looking for expensive parts, fuel pumps, or anything over $100 msrp, i should be able to beat dealer cost on these items including shipping. It doesn't hurt to PM me and ask, GM parts is what i do 45 hours a week. Thanks! I'll keep that in mind the next time a purchase comes up.
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