where to buy parts?

[Toyrolla]

I try to find a NAPA, but there aren't too many in the NY Metro area.

In NY, I go to GB500, which has proven to be the reliable local parts store for me. I trust them over Autozone & Strauss Auto when I have to get parts like alternators, starters, even steering racks and drive axles.

I used NAPA once in Ohio while traveling, and it was definitely worth it. I got my timing light from them on that trip to troubleshoot a misfiring. That was 5 years ago, and it still works as new.

The ToyotaAndLexusParts.com site looks good. I need stuff for my Camry and although I prefer everything in my car to be OEM Toyota, some things cannot be helped in case of emergency.

Nice site you pointed out Yota

Never buy a used alternator or starter on Ebay. Definitely not worth it.

[yotatechie04]

Originally Posted by Brian R.

My NAPA is open until 9:00 pm and 6:00 pm Sunday. It is a saver sometimes.

When I lived in Chicago, I lived by a part store open 24/7 (except Sun evenings). Those were the good old days...

My NAPA is closed on Sundays... (I live in a very church town though.) The town's pretty much dead on Sunday. But I usually end up going to Advance, they're right down the street from NAPA, and they're open from 9am to 7pm on Sunday, so it helps when I can't get the stuff I need from other stores. Other than NAPA and Advance, the only options I have are to buy online, or drive 31 miles away to the next nearest auto part store.

[Brian R.]

I use Advance also. Good stuff in general.

[yotatechie04]

Advance, NAPA, and Western Auto Parts have a good selection of parts and tools. Auto Zone is good for custom parts and such, but not a very good selection of tools. I think that's about all that's anywhere near me here.

[Toyrolla]

When I stay in PA, I go to Advance Auto.
They got good stuff there too.

Autozone, Pep Boys, and Strauss Auto in NYC is good for getting simple "idiot-proof" things like fluids, wiper blades, and bulbs. Then again you can get Redline products at Advance, whereas you can barely find them at the other 3.

Can't get good tools at Autozone, but you can get tools at Advance.

Speaking of tools, Home Depot's Husky line is pretty good too. My brother has a really nice Husky set with the pear-shaped rachets, which are neat in fitting in tight places.

Luckily my girlfriend got me the same set for Xmas..

Nice set and well worth the money.

[Brian R.]

Are they guaranteed like Craftsman?

[Toyrolla]

Home Depot claims it is, although I have yet to lose anything....yet...

[Brian R.]

I tend to break sockets.

[yotatechie04]

Hmm...well, if they are guaranteed I'll have to look into those. I'm one of the many who are always breaking sockets, stripping ratchets, you name it. I'll have to make my way up to Home Depot sometime soon.

[Grymloco]

brian. do you have alot of intellect into electrical/electronic work on cars as you seem to show in all around intellect? can you answer any of my questions in my other post?
thanks

[Brian R.]

Sorry, I have never installed an underbody glow kit. Maybe the included instructions are adequate.

[Grymloco]

there are no fucking instructions!! its boughten off ebay, goddamn..

[WickedNYCowboy]

Boughten? Thats a new one for me. I would guess they wire into your marker(park)lights.