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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2008 9:01:00 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse Where is the most recent place you have bought parts or maintenance items for your vehicle? At the dealership for OE (original equipment) part At the local automotive store At the national auto parts store At the national giant department store auto sectio At the junkyard On the Internet I haven't bought anything for my vehicle Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Where is the most recent place you have bought parts or maintenance items for your vehicle?
At the dealership for OE (original equipment) part
At the local automotive store
At the national auto parts store
At the national giant department store auto sectio
At the junkyard
On the Internet
I haven't bought anything for my vehicle
Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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OriginalBudman Champion Author Barrie Posts:11,076 Points:2,249,380 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2008 10:02:47 AM Ignore OriginalBudman Report Abuse At Wal*Mart, I bought wipers a couple of weeks ago.
bodyweapon Rookie Author San Diego Posts:21 Points:17,070 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2008 9:56:31 AM Ignore bodyweapon Report Abuse I usually bought auto components online. You probably can find better deals and free shipping. (except M1 full syn, I got it from Costco)
Muradia Champion Author Toronto Posts:6,399 Points:1,383,405 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2008 9:21:56 AM Ignore Muradia Report Abuse At the dealership for OE (original equipment) part
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,550 Points:2,717,025 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2008 9:00:24 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse At the dealership for OE (original equipment) part
higginslake Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,096 Points:205,000 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2008 8:59:31 AM Ignore higginslake Report Abuse Local Auto Zone Store near home.
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,549 Points:2,621,025 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2008 8:54:55 AM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse Our local full service gas station.
slgas Champion Author Houston Posts:6,025 Points:1,561,565 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2008 8:38:08 AM Ignore slgas Report Abuse While many people understandably don't care for dealer service, I love my Toyota dealer. $21.95 plus tax for an oil change, oil filter, and tire rotation. Plus every 5th one is free.
imcruizn Champion Author Georgia Posts:10,877 Points:2,411,005 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2008 8:01:22 AM Ignore imcruizn Report Abuse Discount auto
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,087 Points:2,551,005 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2008 7:54:22 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse At the dealership
MNTraveler Sophomore Author Minnesota Posts:211 Points:138,530 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2008 7:21:10 AM Ignore MNTraveler Report Abuse At the national auto parts store of course.
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,112 Points:2,173,000 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2008 4:53:09 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse At the national auto parts store
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,147 Points:2,602,700 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2008 1:27:10 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse The dealership.
CPR54 Champion Author Austin Posts:8,218 Points:1,866,055 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2008 12:16:58 AM Ignore CPR54 Report Abuse JT CHRIS IN AUSTIN HERE: I had to get my ignition part ond the computer keys with little resistance chips on them at the GM dealer. No one else in all of Austin would admit they had it or did not . So I was forced to get fleeced by the dealer. it was for a 2001 Monte Carlo last year they were made and you simply cant get some parts for my car except at the dealer what a shame chris cpr54
wdbcab All-Star Author Georgia Posts:608 Points:79,465 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 10:48:17 PM Ignore wdbcab Report Abuse Needed a part that only the Ford dealer had in Columbus, any other time, my mechanic does all the work.
Oldsmarc Champion Author Tampa Posts:1,968 Points:406,185 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 10:11:24 PM Ignore Oldsmarc Report Abuse hmm
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,030 Points:1,754,825 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 9:19:30 PM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse I wouldn't trust the dealers to service my car if it was free and they threw in a back rub. Because my engine type is more rare, most dealers of this particular model don't have the knowledge or experience to work on these cars... So it's better to have it done at a specialist or DIY if so inclined. My nearest dealer is 100 miles away; my trusted mechanic is over 400 miles away.
dwurm All-Star Author Columbus Posts:744 Points:728,595 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 8:54:48 PM Ignore dwurm Report Abuse I used to do most of my own repairs and service. I generally used a local auto parts supplier, but know time prevents this work and I usually buy small items from a department store.
wharris3 Veteran Author Detroit Posts:362 Points:180,100 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 5:48:07 PM Ignore wharris3 Report Abuse To bad some people don't like American products! Well maybe after the Chinese and Japs own everything You will see the light. Made in America tested in Japan!
fun-fords Veteran Author Rochester Posts:414 Points:102,250 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 3:20:26 PM Ignore fun-fords Report Abuse The most recent was at a dealer, but it is usually a local or national parts store.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,087 Points:2,551,005 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 3:11:37 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse At the dealership
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,859,605 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 2:02:35 PM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse Got a quart of oil from the zone!
higginslake Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,096 Points:205,000 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 1:09:01 PM Ignore higginslake Report Abuse Local Auto Zone Store
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,903 Points:2,366,325 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 12:32:46 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse AUTO ZONE
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,549 Points:2,621,025 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 11:56:51 AM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse We always go to the same full service gas station.
MnSwede Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:5,063 Points:824,325 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 10:54:23 AM Ignore MnSwede Report Abuse THE INTERNET
Tyroneguy Rookie Author Pennsylvania Posts:21 Points:125,020 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 10:49:11 AM Ignore Tyroneguy Report Abuse who can afford to go to dealer garages? Maybe I'm just blessed living in an unGodly depressed area, most mechanics are way cheaper than dealerships and do better work. If it's something less arduous, I go to the junk yard and do it myself.
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,746 Points:1,976,650 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 10:14:55 AM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse I have always used my dealership because they have records of recalls and replacements which I would not normally be aware of since they are not SAFETY RECALLS. This has saved me thousands of dollars over the years. (It's too bad American made cars have so many recalls. Perhaps that's why my GM is in trouble.)
getacharge Rookie Author Akron Posts:35 Points:35,665 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 9:36:12 AM Ignore getacharge Report Abuse dealerships are to expensive and to slow getting parts, aftermarket is the way to go, used parts or junk yards aren't always guaranteed
Muradia Champion Author Toronto Posts:6,399 Points:1,383,405 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 8:59:55 AM Ignore Muradia Report Abuse At the dealership for OE (original equipment) part
gasman14 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:708 Points:202,345 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 8:34:15 AM Ignore gasman14 Report Abuse At the national auto parts store
meinkompf Rookie Author Rochester Posts:96 Points:9,920 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 8:21:27 AM Ignore meinkompf Report Abuse I GUESS PEOPLE SHOULD START MAKING FRIENDS WITH SIDE OF THE ROAD AUTO MECHANICS WITH A D.B.A.
meinkompf Rookie Author Rochester Posts:96 Points:9,920 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 8:19:28 AM Ignore meinkompf Report Abuse does anybody know what the mark up on parts is ??? well i'll tell ya from first hand experience. i went to go get shocks for my 94 gmc. the price at the dealer for 5 shocks was $600 but when i went to my friends shop and got them at his price guess what. i saved myself $280. with all that mark up how did the motor companies go broke?? GREED
KrazyDawg Champion Author California Posts:2,355 Points:394,035 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 8:04:11 AM Ignore KrazyDawg Report Abuse I don't know how to change my oil because I don't have friends or family to teach me.
slarttybartfast Champion Author Hamilton Posts:1,125 Points:267,100 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 7:45:14 AM Ignore slarttybartfast Report Abuse buying from the dealer of OE.. is usually the best deal in the longrun... and i find that when i am faithful to my dealer service i get more than my moneys worth .
imcruizn Champion Author Georgia Posts:10,877 Points:2,411,005 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 7:34:01 AM Ignore imcruizn Report Abuse I only buy good quality parts anymore
cheapfuel4u2 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:1,473 Points:356,330 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 6:39:42 AM Ignore cheapfuel4u2 Report Abuse I only buy from the dealerships when the part is not avail anywhere else. Too bad that dealerships can't be competitive when it comes to pricing. Mark
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,550 Points:2,717,025 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 5:49:13 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse At the dealership for OE (original equipment) part
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,691 Points:2,380,045 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 5:41:28 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse like the old saying goes, if you want it done right, do it yourself. so, don't complain when sombody else messes it up or charges you too much.
azcarman Champion Author Phoenix Posts:13,083 Points:2,796,460 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 5:40:57 AM Ignore azcarman Report Abuse all work done at dealer according to manufactures schedule! OE parts only
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,713 Points:2,471,615 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2008 4:22:34 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse At the national giant department store auto section.
JDHancock Veteran Author Florida Posts:363 Points:35,230 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2008 9:24:10 PM Ignore JDHancock Report Abuse for all those who are "shade tree mechanics", make sure you keep your receipts. New cars with the long term warranties, the dealers want to see proof of maintence or else they can say you didn't maintain the car so the warranty is voided. I have my 300 and Ram svc done at the dealer, and the cost is lower than going to a quick oil change place. And if you are looking to buy a new car, you can haggle the salesman to throw in 2-3 year svc plan for free.
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,030 Points:1,754,825 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2008 8:36:32 PM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse For those who don't buy anything at all for their vehicles, I have to wonder how often they change the filters and oil, etc... With all the quickie lube places those basic things should never be skimped on no matter how inept and forgetful (like me) an owner might be!
purdueboiler06 Rookie Author Gary Posts:18 Points:145,385 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2008 8:33:15 PM Ignore purdueboiler06 Report Abuse Autozone. Unless you are rich, you should be changing your brakes, changing you oil, and taking care of rotors, calipers, etc. I stress the word rich but it could also be because you are lazy or don't have the knowledge. I dont have any knowledge on cars, but I can change my oil! You should at least be able to do that which could easily save you $10 this poll was poorly worded!!
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,903 Points:2,366,325 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2008 6:34:33 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse auto zone.
ljmatney Champion Author Wichita Posts:4,194 Points:787,505 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2008 6:12:31 PM Ignore ljmatney Report Abuse At the dealer. I can't do it myself so I have them service my vehicle.
higginslake Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,096 Points:205,000 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2008 4:44:09 PM Ignore higginslake Report Abuse Local Auto Zone Store
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,147 Points:2,602,700 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2008 4:29:03 PM Ignore radarman Report Abuse The dealer.
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,549 Points:2,621,025 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2008 4:16:17 PM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse We always go to our full service gas station.
imcruizn Champion Author Georgia Posts:10,877 Points:2,411,005 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2008 3:53:01 PM Ignore imcruizn Report Abuse I hate buying parts
hoosierdaddyno1 Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,539 Points:1,256,430 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2008 3:48:17 PM Ignore hoosierdaddyno1 Report Abuse Dealerships are 25% higher and 75 bucks an hour to work on anything! And that might be a small quote!
ff27emt Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,300 Points:360,745 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2008 12:28:23 PM Ignore ff27emt Report Abuse I just got a used radiator for my ram. Being unemployed i couldnt afford a new one.
Husker1969 Rookie Author Kansas City Posts:1 Points:6,020 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2008 12:25:49 PM Ignore Husker1969 Report Abuse At the dealer