gmpartsdirect.com
09-24-2009, 12:09 PM
#31
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Join Date: 08-11-2009
Location: Roseville, CA
Posts: 162
Overall I am satisfied with my transaction with them. Considering the size and weight (18lbs +), I am not of the opinion that the shipping and handling was that excessive either.....
Based on this transaction, I would do business with them again and would not hesitate to recommend them as a vendor!
Now I just gotta get it right applying the rear bumper facia protector. I will probably wait until this weekend to do it...
Fred
09-24-2009, 02:05 PM
#32
Senior Member
Join Date: 04-17-2009
Location: PA
Posts: 251
I have ordered at least a dozen items from gmpartsdirect.com over the last 10years.
Yes, shipping is expensive and they admit recovering some profit from high shipping and handling charges.
But they are still usually much cheaper than the local dealers, even with the shipping.
...
I have even found a local dealer that wanted OVER list (by a few dollars).
If you're lucky to have a local dealer that will get close to the net prices, then that's great news for you. I don't have that option. I haven't tried claiming that I ran a small shop (as ChevyMgr says to try).
I have no idea who the cheapest net place is and there are probably cheaper places than gmpartsdirect. However, gmpartsdirect is usually a big saving (even with the shipping) over local dealer prices.
Yes, communications with them is not fast. Correspondence will be via E-mail and they may not answer you the same day you sent the question.
They also have a pretty good part # finder on their web site.
Steve
Yes, shipping is expensive and they admit recovering some profit from high shipping and handling charges.
But they are still usually much cheaper than the local dealers, even with the shipping.
...
I have even found a local dealer that wanted OVER list (by a few dollars).
If you're lucky to have a local dealer that will get close to the net prices, then that's great news for you. I don't have that option. I haven't tried claiming that I ran a small shop (as ChevyMgr says to try).
I have no idea who the cheapest net place is and there are probably cheaper places than gmpartsdirect. However, gmpartsdirect is usually a big saving (even with the shipping) over local dealer prices.
Yes, communications with them is not fast. Correspondence will be via E-mail and they may not answer you the same day you sent the question.
They also have a pretty good part # finder on their web site.
Steve
^^^
Pretty much sums up my experience with them as well...
If it can wait, I'll definetly check/compare the FINAL price from gmpartsdirect.
If I need the part right away, its usually a local purchase.
09-24-2009, 04:04 PM
#33
Senior Member
Join Date: 04-07-2008
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 1,051
Another alternative is gmotors.com. I've ordered a lot of parts for my old Catera from them. Yes, they are also a GM dealer, but they don't rake you on the shipping nearly as bad as most of the others and I've always received my parts in a reasonably amount of time. Usually a week or less.
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