Auto Parts Bargains and Coupons

stever · November 2010

Per FatWallet, put code 25609232125923 in the "How did you hear about us" line of the shopping cart and a 5% discount will automatically appear, subtracted from the order total.

There's nothing at the site about this promo, and I haven't tried it, so usual disclaimers. I have gotten stuff from Rock Auto before and they seem to have everything at good prices.

Offer expires 1/16/2011.

imidazol97 · November 2010

>have everything at good prices

I bought struts and shocks through them a couple months back. Shipping for one item that weights is fairly typical but adding on multiples did not increase the shipping cost by much. So along with the 5% discount (they discount codes to their customer list), they were a bargain since i was putting them on myself.

Plus delivery was next day. I was sure there was a mistake in their email after I purchased at 4 pm. It turns out they shipped that item from Indianapolis by Fed ex. The belt took 2 days by USPS.

I bought a serpentine name brand belt for half what the local box stores wanted. $5 shipping USPS and it was a super bargain. I think it was Dayco brand.

I encourage people to check rockauto.com for their prices. I did not even though a lot of people recommended it on forums for lots of years. Now I wish I had checked.

stever · November 2010

Magellan RoadMate 1424-LM 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Maps

That link goes to Amazon. The unit gets pretty good reviews. And there's free shipping. No idea how long this deal will last - prices change a lot on Amazon.

Same unit without the lifetime maps is $79.99.

ateixeira · November 2010

It's amazing how affordable these are now. Everyone should have one (for each car).

Costco has the Garmin Nuvi 1490T for $199. That is the big 5" screen model, with free traffic updates and bluetooth, so it's pretty complete.

Sam's Club has the same one with lifetime map updates for $250, not bad. A similar model sans traffic and BT and it's $180 with no map updates.

So right now the big screen basically doubles the price.

stever · December 2010

Falken Azenis RT-615 tires. $59/tire. Limited selection.

Vulcan Tire

I didn't check shipping or tax info.

kyfdx · December 2010

Size selection is pretty limited... Most of those sizes would require a smaller size on the front axle....

Almost a "street stock" race tire... Great price if you can use one of those sizes, though... The Bridgestones on the rear of my car (in a similar size) go for around $300 each.... :surprise:

qbrozen · December 2010

Huh. I have those on my wishlist for my MR2, too.
But where the heck are all the sizes? Is there really so much of a demand for 14" tires that they are all gone?

Would even consider for the GTI, but I'm pretty darned sure I ain't squeezing 265s on the stock wheels.

qbrozen · December 2010

Oh, wait.
found them.

Realize I was actually looking for the new model Ks... but heck, for like half the price, I think I need to buy these.

edit: arrrrgggg.... sold out.

ateixeira · December 2010

And I can vouch for Vulcan Tire - I got two sets of tires from them for my Miata over the years. Great prices and no problems whatsoever.

stever · December 2010

You can't wait almost a whole day on some of these deals. :sick:

Next time I'll say "very" limited sizes. I wondered if anyone was interested in the first place and almost didn't post it - now I know.

stever · December 2010

Today only $4.99 including free shipping. The headlights glow blue and the tail lights glow red. The hubcaps spin.

USB Black Cool Car 3D Optical Computer Mouse (Meritline)

I've ordered a few things from Meritline without any issues. Lots of cheap stuff but this may be a good stocking stuffer.

qbrozen · December 2010

sweet find. Just ordered 3. Thanks!

stever · December 2010

With the $9 you just saved, you can spring for the red one at the usual $8 price. :shades:

stever · December 2010

Fill up 5 times at a BP station, get a Loyalty Card code each time, put the code into the webpage and you'll qualify for a $10 BP reward card. Rinse and repeat up to three times. (Not sure, but my guess is that the BP reward card can only be used at BP stations).

8 gallon minimum fill-up, offer is over on March 1, and Fezo can't play (neither can anyone else who's a resident of New Jersey).

Full details at thankyoudays.com.

stever · December 2010

If one of y'all scores one of these, I want a free ride. And coffee!

"Beginning Dec. 15, Gilt will sell the 2011 Jetta for $5,995; the Jetta has a starting price of $15,995. On day one, the sale will only be accessible through Gilt mobile applications via the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Android devices. On Dec. 16 and 17, the sale will take place on Gilt.com as well as through the mobile applications."

A 2011 Volkswagen Jetta for $5,995 through Gilt Groupe (AutoObserver)

("Membership is limited, but we invite a few people from our waiting list each day.")

qbrozen · December 2010

Interesting. I wonder how that is going to work? Is there a set time it will open? They would be better off holding a lottery, IMHO.

stever · December 2010

All of us mouse clickers will probably take the whole site down every day at noon. :-)

ateixeira · December 2010

Yeah, and the winner will be the site owner's daughter, watch.

stever · December 2010

From FatWallet, AutoSport Catalog is selling a German made "Luxury Eyeglass Holder " for your dashboard for $3.

Use code B46L4N99 for free shipping (& 10% off non-discounted items).

(BTW, that Gilt site has some Auri sport driver shoes for half price, around $90 plus shipping)

ateixeira · December 2010

Thanks for the lead, I ordered one in faux carbon fiber as a stocking stuffer. Can't beat it for $3.

ateixeira · December 2010

Follow-up post...got the eyeglasses holder in the mail yesterday. Amazingly fast processing and shipping. An honest, $3 purchase. Wow.

It's better than I expected for the price, not luxury but not cheap at all, either. The carbon fiber is not very convincing but it could be a lot worse.

It did not fit some plastic-framed shades I had, but some metal-wire style ones I had fit fine, so I swapped places and all is well.

Thumbs up on the purchase, thanks.

qbrozen · December 2010

still no car mice. They did say they were shipping from Singapore. Ugh. Hope they make it by Xmas.

fushigi · December 2010

Not necessarily a bargain but not too expensive for a 4GB USB flash drive considering the novelty: http://www.flashrods.com/frs/The_Home_of_Flash_Rods.html

I heard about the site when someone linked to their USB hard drive: http://www.flashrods.com/frs/FRs_Delorean_Hard_Drive.html

ateixeira · December 2010

Those are actually pretty darn cool.

If anyone wants to get me a stocking stuffer...LOL.

stever · December 2010

Look for a Cruze display if you are out shopping. You might get a $10 Macy's giftcard for giving Chevy your info.

fushigi, "Mitsubishi News" #1287, 19 Dec 2010 8:02 am

stever · January 2011

Automobile Subscription

Use code "MPS16" to mark the sales price down from $4.69 to $3.69.

This deal has been up a week so hurry if you want it. Don't tell your spouse, lol.

Sandman6472 · January 2011

What's the catch with such low prices? Doesn't make sense? Motor Trend is also $4.69...don't get it? :confuse:

The Sandman :sick: :shades:

stever · January 2011

You'll probably wind up on every junk mail list in the world. :-)

Sandman6472 · January 2011

How can they charge such cheap prices for all those different titles? Don't get it?

The Sandman :sick: :shades:

stever · January 2011

I usually don't bother with them unless they are free - got Car and Driver one year that way.

fushigi · January 2011

1. Magazine publishers will sell your name and other contact info. That's a revenue source.
2. The actual cost of producing the magazine is mostly covered by advertisers. Subscription & newsstand sales represent profit.
3. Subscription renewals, should you choose to do so, are rarely discounted as heavily.

In short they take a short-term hit on profit but make it up over the long haul by selling your subscriber info (over and over again) and converting some cheap subscriptions into more profitable renewals.

That subscriber info, BTW, gets more and more detailed if you respond to surveys, provide more than the minimum amount of demographic data, and when they (or a data aggregator like Acxiom) merges info from multiple sources.

ateixeira · January 2011

Every 100 pages has 6 pages of articles and 94 pages of print ads.

stever · January 2011

And half the ads in the back of the car mags are "viagra" ads. What's the deal with that?

(And "Corvette" isn't the right answer :P )

euphonium · January 2011

50 mgs of Viagra in the gas tank will enable the hood to stay up for as long as 4 hours while in the repair shop!

imidazol97 · January 2011

And what do we do if the hood won't go down after 4 hours?

robr2 · January 2011

Don't call the doctor - call all your friends and brag.

stever · January 2011

Been wanting to upgrade so got a Garmin nuvi 1490LMT 5-Inch Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates for $50 off. $179.97 plus shipping ($4.95 for base, 7.69 for FedEx 4 to 6 day, more $ for faster shipping options available). Usual price is $230.

Gets good nav reviews exept for the ad popups when you use the traffic updates. I don't care about the Bluetooth but one person said it wasn't too good. Hope the screen size isn't too big for my usual suction cup spot hiding my tach. :-)

Have to use coupon code: CP20110177.

Deal ends on Jan. 24, 2011 at 11:59pm.

Buydig.com

ateixeira · January 2011

Nice deal, I've seen similar deals for about $200.

Those were $400 without the lifetime maps when they came out, it's amazing.

I forget what I paid, 2 something, a while ago.

Ad popups don't bother me. I hardly notice them and it's usually when you're not moving, sitting in traffic.

Bluetooth works well with my BBerry Bold 9700. Paired 'em once and never again had to mess with it.

Screen size is the best part!

tallman1 · January 2011

I'm happy with our 1490T. We had to send the first one back because it had issues but the current one is great. I also don't find the ads annoying... they come up very rarely.

That's a great price for lifetime maps.

stever · January 2011

Pledge to walk your four-legged friend on game day and receive a free doggy gift pack from Subaru, while supplies last.

Subaru Game Day Dog Walk Event

Evidently a Subaru rep will contact you for your contact info ... and your doggie's name.

ateixeira · January 2011

I'm in!

Subaru's had a few clever give-aways lately, I just got my "Get More Gs" antennae mounted ball, which advertises the STi.

Over a million hits, so I guess it went viral:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ACK09MLgaY

stever · January 2011

That commercial looks a lot like the "original".

stever · January 2011

Did you ever get your car mice? I got an order today from Meritline via Singapore that I put in back after New Year's. Took 21 days - seemed like forever.

stever · January 2011

Test drive a Kia and get free Clippers tickets. Up to $200 value.

Clippers.com

stever · January 2011

Another one - this time for folks in Atlanta.

Kia Motors Test Drive for Atlanta Hawks Tickets

These deals may be all over.

stever · January 2011

I'm sensing a trend here.

Win an Optima during Super Bowl week. Seems like a bit of work, but if you want a free car, knock yourself out.

One Epic Contest

ateixeira · January 2011

Come to DC, I want some Washington Capitals tickets, Kia!

qbrozen · January 2011

I love how it is worded:
The first five contestants to complete the final puzzle before the contest ends will qualify to win one of five 2011 Optimas.

So... 5 cars to give away and only 5 will finish the game ... but those 5 only "qualify." That tells me they plan on giving none away.

stever · January 2011

The rules are pretty onerous and they also say that not all grand prizes may be awarded.

If you sign up though, you might get a coupon for some bucks off a new Kia.

explorerx4 · January 2011

If you win, you better hope it's against the Islanders. :P

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