The Best Place to Buy Car Parts (Mechanic Secret)
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- Car parts. The Only Place I Buy Car Parts Now, DIY and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Where to buy car parts. Buying car parts online. Buying car parts from ebay. Buying car parts from Amazon. Is it best to buy car parts from a local auto store or online? Auto parts near me. Don't buy fake car parts from this store. Car parts explained and where to buy them. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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Haha
should I change my transmission fluid on my car.....its a 2004....."kia"...haha I've been debating this.
Hey Scotty, is the Amsoil Signature Series the best oil for low volatility in 0w-20? Would that help reduce Direct Injection carbonization in intake valves?
Scotty..i never heard from you the isuzu trooper v6 engine suv it's a japanese cars? i am a mechanic in saudi arabia from philippines
Hey Scotty what do you think about a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 with 70k miles and a 6-speed auto for $6,995?
The manager at my local Auto Zone is a great guy. He knows cars. I think that makes the biggest difference.
Hey that’s me , appreciate the compliment bud and more importantly your business !
@@the_solution2932 wtf
NAPA is the best PERIOD none of my cars like cheat autozone parts but napa parts work perfectly everytime
You must have a different autozone guy. Ours pretends he knows what I want and insists I buy something other than I have in mind and it's a hassle just going in there.
That’s the key, at the end of the day I’ve never had any difference in parts other than price between stores. I go to my local one only because the manager knows cars. I need knowledge not brand
When I had an '84 Chevy Citation, it had a problem where the steering had power boost to the left, but not to the right. Several rebuilders wrote about this. The valve in the rack and pinion was just bored into the aluminum, and would wear out quickly. Most had a solution of boring it out, then installing a brass or stainless sleeve, and they would last longer than the originals. In this case, rebuilt was much better!
Thanks for the tip. I use Rock Auto, and the have been good to me. They also offer Denso parts for my Toyota and Subaru. Keep up the good work Scotty!
Good point, I use them too. They have nice menu style, to help narrow things down.
Quality vs a zone generic lifetime stuff where you need warranty
Denso makes oem parts but they are not the same as Toyota dealer denso
Rock auto is only good
For oem cheby
When going to places like Auto zone or Napa I always try and find the oldest person the know More the young kids are there for just a check.
That's a good strategy 👌
Discount parts stores knowingly hire people who admit to not having much automotive knowledge. It's how they keep labour costs down.
Not all the young dudes are the same, a lot of older people would be surprised by how much i could help them with things they thought i could not help them with, even if i didn't know, I was always willing to learn. Even my coworker who was older than time itself, he was constantly surprised by my knowledge
Same with Home Depot.
Yeah I was all into Mike Rowe until I found out he's a bachelor-and doesn't NEED a shitty job. . .Just like The Pope.
Rockauto for my parts. I have had no issues ordering from them.
they are the best. Just got to plan ahead a bit. Lots of choices on manufacturers too.
Oh yeah, as long as you’re not in a hurry lol
I have bought a lot from rockauto. Only once did a part not fit that they claimed would....o2 sensor for a chevy. The part plugged in, but the pins were wrong. Bought a bosch, but the correct part was a denso.
@Kyle C absolutely! I did a full tuneup on a v6 with iridium plugs (gaskets, grommets, coils for back bank, etc) for less than $200- I was working at Icahn auto and lower quality parts was almost $500 with my “employee” discount smh
Ya I use Rock Auto too a friend of mine told me about them they have good prices.
I'm in Quebec province and we do have Napa but also lot of other banners. My commercial account was opened at Uni-Select and I save up to 60% on some parts. The guy behind the counter who opened my account was with me at mechanic school.
Here's another battery tip. Turn the headlights off before starting the engine when it's cold out. So many people with Toyotas just leave the headlight switch on, and they start the engine with the headlights draining the limited battery current at the same time. Not good for the starter. Probably not good for the battery.
I love the little pictures that pop onto the screen
I love autozone and Scotty's video's..
Me going to the dealer for part: We have to order it
Me Going to NAPA down the street from the dealer: Yup we have it
Can never go wrong with Napa is solid
@@BenDover-lx1gh truu
Just finished the last video to find another new one. Thanks Scotty, love the consistency!
Seriously! The guys a machine!
The AutoZone near me is a 24hr store! Comes in handy all the time.
5 minutes listening to Scotty recharges my brain for the day.
I've seen how people drive around streets on the ground. The thought of some of the same people driving flying cars makes me consider building a bunker and staying there until I die. LOL!
Especially when the bars close. I was just having this conversation the other day.
Hey Scottie!! Love the accent backlights on your shelves behind you!! Really neat.
Misspelled your name...Scotty...sorry...
Evening Scotty! 🏁
evening!
@@scottykilmer Morning Scotty and Mike!
C’mon Scotty, you have all the part numbers memorized, don’t you?
I get most of my stuff from a place that started as a small town parts house and has changed hands many times. Some of the original guys from the 70s are still there. Bring them a brake rotor and they will figure it out. Same thing with obscure master cylinders off of say an old forklift. I jokingly said it looks like something off a 38 hudson and ill be damned, one application was 38 hudson!
Another quality video, where even my old self learned a few things! Highest quality car info any where.
Most of the electronic sensors are made by the same company and are just put in different brand boxes.
Wrong
I only go to Rock Auto. Nothing but good luck with that place.
Rock auto is good as long as your not in a hurry for your part. If you need it ASAP you went the wrong place.
@@Bill-dw5wk Why I always have a second car. Both cars have J code in vin so they never break by suprise.
Rock auto 🤘🏼
YES SIR! Its been a life saver with my police interceptor specially with the wire diagrams. it actually has all the specs for the radios, etc.... Don’t know what i’d do with out it and surprisingly everyone i’ve mentioned it to hasn’t heard of it. 🤷🏼♂️
I've used the headlight trick too, only I just turn the car "on" for a few seconds before starting it. It seems to work for getting a few more starts out of a battery that's on its way out.
I don’t do Autozone for electrical parts like starters, alternators, etc. I used a local rebuilder that uses non-Chinese internal parts. Otherwise, it’s Napa first, Oriellys and Autozone as the last resort.
Scotty what do you think of a 2002 firebird Trans Am with the WS6 package. It's the LS1 engine with the manual transmission and has 16k miles and cost 26k but it's been owned by a small celebrity so its been taken care of. It's a California car too. Is it worth it and is there anything bad with those car?
@Kyle C Thank you for your help.
42 years as an alternative fuel specialist LPG, LNG, CNG, HYDROGEN, EV, never missed a beat!
Love the new intro, Scotty!
DO YOU UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU POOKIE SCOTTY ?? ❤❤❤❤
I love his advice and laugh😂😂😭
You are hilarious Scotty. My favorite TH-cam mechanic. If you retire think about being a stand up comedian or a sit down one. I've learned a lot from you but I have no tools. So to another mechanic I go.
2005 Chrysler 300 200k no check engine light, runs great. Just lost my Toyota solar hit by semi, when thru 4 transmissions. Burned oil, check engine light, had to change catalytic, I'm a Shade tree mechanic. My dealership would not fix oil leak like you recommended.
You don’t have to put the headlights on, you can just put the park lights on, or most cars put the running lights on when you turn the switch to “on” - delay for a few seconds before you energize start just a light draw on the battery to start the flow. If your battery is long in the tooth the draw from the headlights could be the difference between starting or not in the cold
Do you like advance auto parts compared to AutoZone and O’Reillys?
Oh Hi Grandpa..u still here..been watching ur videos from way back and found u again that I wanted some info on mechanics..anyhow thanks for sharing valuable knowledge which is really helpful for us mechanics..u r grand master of mechanics..take care stay health..Thanks..
Good Scotty! You the best man! Thanks for another great video!
Get in the zone..👨🔧👩🔧
AUTO ZONE!..👍
You said manual transmissions are better but they now install residual valves in the slaves cylinders which cause clutches to only last 40,000 to 50,000 miles. Remove the valve from the slave and it will last longer and have a better bite.
Here’s a laugh; 2020 Tundra 20k miles book says change front Dif fluid at 15k miles of a lot of miles are done in dirt road. Truck was at the dealer for the “free” oil change. I asked to buy two quarts of gear oil for the front Dif. They told me no you can’t buy it because we don’t sell it. Yup Toyota dealership. So Mobil 1 it was from NAPA.
Keep these videos coming, Scotty!
I first used All Data at an Audi dealership in Denver. It was CD ROM then. I suggested it for access to the TM, not so much parts. I like it.
Thank you Scotty
the Zone has become my personal favorite
I enjoy your videos and your views on everything, js . Everyone has there own feelings on different things .
Time for daily Scotty videos I love car talk
Buying from dealerships pretty much insures you will pay maximum marked up price, though sometimes they or a wrecking yard are the only place to find something obscure.
I’m going to celebrate when you hit 4 million. It’s going to be soon.
OEM Dealer part's for me. I don't like come backs.
God bless you , scotty thank for all your advice and wisdom on mechanics it’s a blessing,i have a request can you make a video on the legend 01-05 is 300 / altezza
Hi Mr. Scotty Kilmer, I've watching your videos for a really long time, I'm getting my first car and I thought to ask you. What do you think about a 2012 kia soul + with 128,464 miles for 5,990. Thank you, i would appreciate it if you could reply.
Good with the manual transmission
Depends....try not to get the turbo engine
The older first gen ones were good and simple 👌
RUN
Todd Rhine what u think about Ford Fiesta 2015 70k Miles
Well here we go, good evening Scotty hope you're doing well I'm already lay the video on me😉🧰😬👍👐🍻
evening!
Good evening, Scotty! PLEASE, please do a vid on how to find a preowned car by a private seller. There are NONE to be found! Craigslist, FB Marketplace....all filled with used car dealers.
Yes it’s getting hard you are correct. Try networking to people you know, post on Facebook to your friends. You can still find on marketplace but the algorithm is screwed up
@@RBTMOTORSPORTSLLC Thanks. I miss the good ol' days when a one owner car could be found in the local classifieds. Sad, sad state of affairs for folks like me wanting a no hassle buy for a preowned.
I worked at the warehouse and it sucked but I will forever be a customer with or without the discounts. If I'm not getting my parts from online that it... I never had an issue with any of their parts.
Yes, manual trany is what I love.
AutoZone is King here in Mexico. Knowledgeable staff, well stocked with parts and other necessities at fair prices. 👍😉
Bought duralast struts for my 02 corolla they have lifetime warranty. The struts are still holding up.
They have pretty good reviews online.
The exact part can cost a lot more in some cases. Sometimes you can substitute one from another year or model and save a lot. You have to know what you are doing to do that.
@@Bobo-ox7fj Some adaptation may be required. Sometimes the electrical terminals are different on different years.
Rock Auto, the only place to buy quality parts in my humble opinion
As long as you don't need it now.
@@Bill-dw5wk That is very true, if its something I need now than I go to Piston Ring, if you are Canadian than you know the store I'm talking about.
I like advance Auto and Auto zone! Advance is cheaper and has a much better coupon reward system! Though sometimes I get caught up with them giving me inferior Chinese parts then I go to a regular auto parts store! Online is for the birds get the wrong stuff and takes forever when you need it now! They are only interested in making money! Great video Scotty and you seem happier in Tennessee too!
@2:33 a Chevy Spark is a rebadged GM Daewoo built Chevrolet .......GM Korea owns ,builds & exports the CK kits to other countries for final assembly in other countries too ,its basically a Daewoo
Be careful lots of conter fit factory parts out there that look the same if the price is to good to be true on eBay it usually is seen a video on u tube car care nut he is a Toyota tech just a FYI Scotty your the best !
Your great attitude makes my day. Thanks Scotty 👍
I’m looking into getting a 2012 Chevy Malibu with 150,000 miles on it. Could I get something better for the same price and if not, how can I keep that car running? (Price is 4K)
Run away from that thing. Scotty would be appalled if you bought that. If your main worry is reliability, buy a Honda or Toyota instead. 10x more reliable than that Chevy Malibu.
Yeah buy an old Scion/Toyota
@@kainenwashburn5078 what about a Ford Explorer? 2002 for 2k
Love your videos!
hey scotty, i just bought a 2014 charger rt with 82k miles, the transmission fluid has never been changed before, should i change it?
Hey Scotty. Just picked up a 2017 wrx this last Saturday. 57k miles. Drives like a dream. Car started idling a little rough today. I want to get the spark plugs replaced and figure while I'm at it I might as well get the 60k scheduled maintenance done. Should I follow the scheduled 60k maintenance to a T?
Here in Australia we have Repco and supercheap auto
same here in Nz lol
Thanks for the advice Scotty.
I love his laugh 😆
i miss the cat pillows on sofa
I put a rebuilt rack and pinion on an integra and it worked great, the worst part is the labor cost though
I need to buy a new bumper cover for my 2004 Honda Accord. I’ve watched videos and see it’s extremely easy to install. I don’t see car body parts on autozone.
what does Scotty think of Napa? ~they never failed yet to have the part in stock unless a dealer only item even for older rigs. right there, all set.
Drawback of buying a rebuilt is that only obviously worn parts are replaced. Buying a remanufactured part, where all wearable parts are replaced, is the better way to go. JMO.
For $42.00 you can get a power steering pump from Walmart that fits Toyota Avalons, Camry's, Highlanders, Siennas, and other vehicles from 1995-2007 models. I never knew Walmart sold power steering pumps until a few days ago when I did an internet search for one. lol.
@@IJoeAceJRI That's the way it is with everything in any store when you search the internet for something.
In San Antonio, Texas Advanced Auto Parts is way better than Autozone.
Does waking up your battery by turning the headlights on really work? Many car's lights come on when you unlock the doors remotely and even if they don't when you unlock the doors the power lock uses the battery, deactivating the alarm system sometimes toots the horn, the dome lights power on, and with modern cars you step on the brake to activate the ignition on many keyless cars. Some dash displays pop on too. Also, if you pause for a second or two after turning the key in the ignition the car's fuel pump, or pumps will pressurize the fuel system activating the battery.
Scotty what are you thoughts on a 2018 Honda Civic made in Canada? Good or bad?
Walmart batteries are the best batteries. Worked on this ladies truck and had to replace the battery from 2009! This is 2021!
Hey Scotty! Best regards from Colombia
hello!
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Autozone has been king for years👍but the headlight tip...not to sure about that🤔for me...new or old battery any energy it has is gonna go towards starting that car🤣and for most cars the headlights turn on anyway when u attempt to start the car👍
What do you think of the new f150 5.0 not the eco boost
Another great tip!
AutoZone is good for brakes and those electrical components. Because it’s new, buy the Duralast gold if you can.
The Scotty laugh never gets old.. haha haha!
Parts vendors are like golf clubs: you learn to use different stores for certain jobs. You have your Go-to source, but it pays to shop. If I need it now, I'm blessed with several choices...except on Sundays...then your're stuck with the chain stores. If you can wait on the part, then online works. I have recently swallowed the Alldata Kool aid and see it as a necessary evil since quality printed manuals for modern cars don't exist. But if you live in a rural area with spotty internet, then you are stuck driving into town and getting whatever you can get from what vendor is there. When I lived in rural New York, you bent over and took it from the local NAPA store. Rural Colorado was fun in the 1980s. There was a Big A and a Ford dealer. The Ford dealer still had NOS parts for Model T and Model A. I tend to use who gives me a discount. Locally for me that's OReilly.
Good evening, Scotty!
evening!
My auto zones can't keep parts and inventory straight to save my life...so I go to Advance Auto.
Rock auto is my go to place.... look for the hearts of the popular items...not a fancy site, but compare prices to AZ or where ever you go... you will see!
Hey Scotty. I just bought a 2017 Tundra SR5 with 67k miles on it and when you set the hvac blower to the feet only, nothing comes out and it stays on the dash vents. Part of me is thinking it’s the blend door actuator. What’s your opinion and how difficult would it be to replace?
Scotty, You have a Triumph Motor Bike, why do you like them?
Just think, any jump is really stressful. I wonder who bought a dealer certified very low milage Ford PU right after that jump?
I have a 2013 charger RT 95k miles. Should I change my Transmission fluid or let it ride?
Imagine the day cars are flying around like Scotty's hands...bam, boom, crash...lol.
Scottie calling out streetspeed717 😂😂😂
AutoZone is a mechanics dream, lifetime replacement parts that is replaced over and over again. I bought an oxygen sensor online with 10 yr. warrantee and half the price of the local stores witch had a 1 yr. warrantee.
Hey Scotty Good Evening🤠 👋
Scotty good day; I have had a negative impression of the Toyota Yaris
But I was advised the 2021 Toyota Yards GR was some car ideal for Canada as its has 4 wheel drive but it has 3 Cylinder turbo charged 1 .6 Litre 3 Cylinder engine but I was told to only get the upgraded model ... your thoughts I was considering the Forte, Elantra, Civic R or loaded with heated seats for my daughters going to law school
Your thoughts on value & your reasons
Take into consideration that even though the intro to the "Dukes of Hazard" showed the frame of the General Lee bending upon landing after a jump, they kept it as part of the show because nobody complained. [Wink.] JMO.