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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 09:35 AM
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Online Stores?

Has anyone ever had experiences with either RockAuto or Prime Choice Auto Parts?

Looking to buy front hub assemblies as well as a fuel filter, but I get mixed reviews about these sites.
Obviously RockAuto is more expensive ($50-80 per hub), but does that make them more reliable than the cheaper site ($40/hub)?

Any other suggestions/reviews would be greatly helpful.

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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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I use rock auto all the time, no complaints
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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^ same with me. if i dont need it NOW i used Rockauto generally
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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got my parts deptartment at my dealership to go to rock auto for all used/off brand cars, never failed us.
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 10:01 AM
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I like rock auto because of the wide selection of suppliers and cost range for each part. Usually they are quick on shipping also.
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 10:13 AM
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Rock auto is the ****! they always have low prices and usually have what im looking for.
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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Thanks for the input, everyone!
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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summitracing
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 10:53 AM
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Hmm, they seem to be around par with RockAuto for pricing.

Thanks!
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 11:39 AM
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Rock auto ftw
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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I bought quite a few things from rockauto back when I had my grand prix, great company to work with.
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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Wow, this poll is becoming a no-brainer!

Thanks, everyone!
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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man I had no idea about rock auto thanks for posting about it. I did some comparing to CED and autozone prices and it will save me alot of money. I just ordered a new tensioner pulley for 23 shipped it was 37 with tax from autozone I took it right back and returned it to them lol, and I can upgrade to ss/tc fe5 for 250 vs ced's 311.
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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I always use rock auto...

I just ordered spark plugs, plug wires, and exhaust manifold gaskets for the V for $100, add like $8 for shipping and that's a pretty good price.
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 04:09 PM
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gmpartshouse or crateenginedepot.
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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Rock auto is amazing, I like that they use fedex to Canada, I literally get stuff overnight and I've never had to pay more then standard shipping and no duty fees.
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by StruttinSoul
Rock auto is amazing, I like that they use fedex to Canada, I literally get stuff overnight and I've never had to pay more then standard shipping and no duty fees.
This is really good to know, as that was my main concern. It'd be a waste to buy cheaper in the States if duty will eat up the difference.

A guy on OCC works at a shop and offered me a on a pair of front hubs and a fuel filter (cause I mentioned I wanted to do that too).
$242 all in - charging me $100/hub and $14 for the filter.
That's a fairly decent price - shopping on RockAuto I'd have to get the $75 hubs to match that price with shipping. Lower if I went for RockAuto's $50 hubs, if they're safe enough.

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