An Auto zone Horror Story

Reply #45 – October 31, 2007, 08:59:35 AM

I love the Autozone parts search function - it earns them a LOT of business from me!

I needed caliper slider pins for the TC rear calipers recently and bought the Ford parts from Shonut performance assuming that they could not be obtained through a parts store (as I couldn't find them years ago when I originally put the TC rear in). Turns out Autozone has them - well, they can order them as they are not normally stocked. I can then choose to do this online if I want. I would not even know they could get this part if it wasn't for the online search.

Also, you can easily search their stores to find if a local store has the part in stock - since I have 4 Autozones within a 20 minute drive - this feature is invaluable.

Once more thing - Autozone has "targeted" pricing based on competition and affluence of the area. The difference between the prices in my town and the next town over is -10%! Needless to say, I drive the extra mile to save 10%! Try it in your area - you might be surprised!