Napa Prices

TimberXX · Jul 25, 2020

I usually dont shop at Napa, but i needed tractor hydraulic oil, a special zerk, which i didnt know the size for, and a bunch of other items. I live in NJ, so its difficult to find these items.

My local "independent" Napa would not honor their online pricing, i had to buy it online, and come back the next day. i was looking at on sale mobile 1, so they had it on the shelf.

Even just their normal prices seemed excessive. im a diyer, so i dont shop at Napa often. Any recommendations to get cheaper pricing at Napa

John0829 · Jul 25, 2020

The higher prices is most likely because it is an independent NAPA. Our local independent NAPA on most things is actually lower priced than the Autozone or O'Reilly's and a heck of a lot more knowledgeable about what they sell and what you want when asking for a part. I do almost all my business with them now and since we have gotten to know each other so well sometimes I get a little extra discount.

jmc · Jul 25, 2020

I quit shopping at ours long ago, even though it's conveniently located. Once inside, not so convenient. Nothing on display was priced- you have to ask at the counter. Then, the price seemed dependent on what type of an account you have there, if any. No account = no discount.

tshep · Jul 25, 2020

I sold parts as a kid - early 70's - and we kept a 10 box of lamps (bulbs) that we sold out of, so some were, say, $.45.
Now, every little lamp I buy is single wrapped at $4.95 or so.
I'm sure it make no sense to the NAPA marketing guy, but I kinda expect to be treated like a repeat customer, not a let's-screw-him-while-he's-here oportunity.

George2615 · Jul 25, 2020

Around here I have O'reilly, Advance Auto, NAPA, Walmart, and Tractor Supply all within walking distance of each other. NAPA is the highest priced of all of them. I get a discount at Advance Auto. Just about anyone does if you ask. Also there is a Runnings store about 15 miles from me. Runnings also has the largest store with a very good selection. Lots of places to get the items you needed. For hydraulic oil I usually wait till Runnings or Tractor Supply has a sale and save up to $10 on a 5 gallon pail.

Your other option may be to shop online for your items. A lot of places offer free shipping when price is over a certain $ amount.

Sawyer Rob · Jul 25, 2020

The local NAPA has been good enough to me, I'm glad to have them here...

SR

RustyA · Jul 25, 2020

Our local Napa is very accommodating. Two price tiers...walk up counter 40% off retail wholesale jobber with tax # 50% off. They make hydraulic lines on site in an hour if they aren't busy. Also participate in all Napa promos including rotella t6 sales. Napa gold filters are wix premium line. Very knowledgeable counter help. Real asset to the area. Order by 10am and arrives by 2pm same day. Very good operators that own the store.

Frankenkubota · Jul 26, 2020

I always found NAPA to be very expensive compared to auto zone etc etc. And rock auto blows them all out of the water.!

Maybe things have changed but, I doubt it.

A friend years ago owned a small service station. Anybody remember them? You could buy gas or have your car repaired, at the same place. Here’s how he explained it.

NAPA delivers parts to service stations etc. if you call by 9am, you get the parts before noon. Call before 1pm,get the parts on the afternoon delivery run. That relieves the owner from having to stock oil filters etc for 200 different vehicles.

All the NAPA parts are local, if there is a problem, they fix it right now! All warranteed. Buy something from Amazon and go thru the misery associated with their return process!

So, as an owner of a service station etc.........NAPA will stock parts for you, warrantee those parts, deliver those parts to you in a timely matter and most important.....extend credit.

That all costs $$$$$

Example

Fuel pump for 2005 dodge mini van ( vehicle of distinction)

Auto zone, 1 choice, $175.00, made by our friends in the east.

Rock auto, 6 different choices ranging from $40 to $80. (Probably from China)

NAPA, over $200. ( from China?). I bet!

Not sure but I bet they all come from the east, the Far East.

For fun, search the same model windshield wipers on NAPA, Autozone and rockauto.

Hard rain here 4 of last 7 days so, sequestered again.

John0829 · Jul 26, 2020

Frankenkubota said:
I always found NAPA to be very expensive compared to auto zone etc etc. And rock auto blows them all out of the water.!

I have used RockAuto a few times and the prices are fine on most things until you add the shipping. Most of the time I can get what I want for the same or less by purchasing locally (generally at NAPA) and have it in hand now not a week from now. Plus if there is any issue with the parts it is MUCH easier and faster to get it corrected which is good since generally time is an issue.

Peter 315 · Jul 26, 2020

I like NAPA but you can get coupons for Advance Auto Parts and buy online and pickup at the store..........

TractorGuy · Jul 26, 2020

Our closest NAPA closed so I rarely use them. That said I have always used their cheapest brake pads on my truck and they have been great even for towing.

They occasionally have stuff I can't find anywhere else. I bought some main bearings for a 351 from them and a chrome exhaust tip that was small enough to fit my JD pipe.

Mat4644 · Jul 26, 2020

Their prices have slowly creeped up and no longer an advantage to go there. Most dealer filters are close in price now and better quality.

pmsmechanic · Jul 26, 2020

If you go and check out NAPA prices online often I find that they have a cheaper line but don't stock it. But they do stock the more expensive line. So now before I go to the NAPA store I check out what they have available online before I even go to the store.

It's true that at times Rockauto is more expensive with the freight but if you pay attention and buy several items at a time so that they can combine shipping then Rockauto is often quite a bit cheaper. For eg. I can buy one set of brake pads or if I need them, two sets. Shipping is the same either way.

As for waiting I can often have parts shipped from the states in about 5 days. They show up at my local post office. Plan ahead and life is good.

John0829 · Jul 26, 2020

pmsmechanic said:
It's true that at times Rockauto is more expensive with the freight but if you pay attention and buy several items at a time so that they can combine shipping then Rockauto is often quite a bit cheaper. For eg. I can buy one set of brake pads or if I need them, two sets. Shipping is the same either way.

The last time I bought parts from Rockauto the parts were in different locations in their system and they charged for shipping from EACH location. The last order in made with them was significant and they charged shipping for 3 locations. That is what burned me for using them. Everyone should use what works for them and if Rockauto works for you great, Rockauto certainly quit working for me at that point, wasn't my fault they couldn't ship all the parts from one location.

pmsmechanic · Jul 26, 2020

John0829 said:
The last time I bought parts from Rockauto the parts were in different locations in their system and they charged for shipping from EACH location. The last order in made with them was significant and they charged shipping for 3 locations. That is what burned me for using them. Everyone should use what works for them and if Rockauto works for you great, Rockauto certainly quit working for me at that point, wasn't my fault they couldn't ship all the parts from one location.

When you do your order it shows from which shipping location each part is coming from (a b c d etc). It's up to you to select subsequent parts from the same location as you add them to your order. This doesn't work for all parts but you can significantly reduce the cost of the order by at times not selecting the necessarily cheapest part but selecting one from a common shipping point. You might pay a bit more for the part but you more than make it up in the shipping. I usually order anywhere's from $300 - $700 + worth of parts at a time. I can't go to the states to pick up the parts so if I pay attention to which parts I order I can cut freight costs by several hundred dollars at times. At that point NAPA or any body else in Canada can't come close to the price.

John0829 · Jul 26, 2020

My point was they should have one shipping fee and not be billing me multiple shipping fees because they do not stock it all in one location, there was no option for other selections from the same location on that order. As I said if they provide service you are satisfied with great, use em'.

ruffdog · Jul 26, 2020

The NAPA and Bumper-to-bumper guys are a good source of information and are willing to help. For that reason I'm willing to pay extra there. :drink:

Fuddy1952 · Jul 26, 2020

TimberXX said:
I usually dont shop at Napa, but i needed tractor hydraulic oil, a special zerk, which i didnt know the size for, and a bunch of other items. I live in NJ, so its difficult to find these items.

My local "independent" Napa would not honor their online pricing, i had to buy it online, and come back the next day. i was looking at on sale mobile 1, so they had it on the shelf.

Even just their normal prices seemed excessive. im a diyer, so i dont shop at Napa often. Any recommendations to get cheaper pricing at Napa

To get jobber, Frank, just next time you're in Napa tell them it's for Frank's Tractor Repair.
As far as individual shipping, items from different locations when I was in business I always said I wanted order shipped complete.