Break Time...

Today I am going to take a break from the normal automotive based articles I post here and give us all a brief 3 minute chance to sit back and reset our stress clocks. It is Wednesday and everything should be downhill towards the weekend from here. Although some of us will try, it will be hard not to relax if we will dedicate the FULL 3 minutes to watch the video (actually time lapse photography)... Don't worry, you will pick it back up in a better attitude and increased production for the rest of the day... Enjoy!

The Mountain from TSO Photography on Vimeo.

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Funny Sound?

Your mechanic can be a valuable resource when trying to determine what may be causing that sound your car is making. Most of the time it is pretty important to get to the bottom of, and repair quickly, anything which makes an out of the ordinary noise regarding your car.

Brake pads and shoes have a "chirper" which makes a terrible staccato screeching/grinding noise when you are not applying the brake. If it progresses to noise before, during and after you apply the brakes you have waited too long and need to get it done now. If you hear a loud popping noise when you turn your steering wheel all the way to one side it could be a CV joint or shaft. If your engine is making a clicking noise you are probably very low on oil and need to add it immediately.

These are just a few of the hundreds of possibilities, and each noise could also be something else, or a symptom of a larger issue. The main point is... if your car makes any noise that is not what you have become accustomed to as normal, get it to a mechanic quickly before it breaks down and leaves you stranded.

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Legal Is Boring...

Many companies out there feel it is OK to try to deceive their customers and relabel or sell as OE, when it's really not. Like I tell anyone who will listen, "I'm just not smart enough to keep up with all that".

Our main line of auto parts are ACDelco and Motorcraft, direct from the manufacturers. Where they sell parts with the exact same number (but made by someone else), ours are exactly the same as if you paid for it at the parts counter of your local GM or Ford dealership. While we carry several full lines aftermarket parts, they are clearly marked by their manufacturer.

If you ever have a question about a part you bought from us please call. We will walk through the issue with you and make sure you are completely satisfied before you get off the phone. Your happiness is more important to us than any deception might be worth... besides, that would be illegal. The way we do business may be boring, but it is the right way, and our customers seem to appreciate it.

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It is HOT Outside...

Extreme heat is really good for selling auto parts. Batteries go bad, water pumps need to be replaced, radiators burst, and we sell tons of A/C compressors, etc.. It can still be a little overwhelming. We will do everything we can to get you the parts you need at the lowest possible price so you can get back on the road. Hopefully the road to something a little more enjoyable.

Try to find a place this weekend to cool off and enjoy the outdoors. Sometimes it can be hard to do both of those at the same time, but it can be done.

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Free Shipping?

We are selling A LOT of auto parts these days! Luckily we have automated many of our processes to allow us to continue to grow efficiently. One thing that continues to confuse me though is the number of customers who don't take advantage of our free shipping policy on orders over $50.

While we will gladly fulfill your order in whichever amount you choose, there are a few items that might help you reach the free shipping threshold. One of the most obvious is wiper blades. Be honest... when is the last time you thought to change your wiper blades? If you are like most of us, it was the last time you were driving in the rain, and you said "Dang it, these wiper blades are worn out... I need to get some new ones". And then you promptly forgot as soon as you got out of the car.

What about headlights? While most people don't worry about replacing them until they burn out, did you know that they can lose as much as 60% of their brightness over time? If you cannot remember when you changed them last, go ahead and get a new set while you are placing your order. Most people are amazed at how much they can save on that one item they came to the site to buy. All of our parts carry the same deep discounting, so go ahead and get those add on items from us as well. Like your Momma always said, "It is better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it". Listen to your Momma.

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Need Some Auto Parts?

I can remember back when I was in High School and working at the local Chevron Full Service Service station and the Snap-On truck pulled into the parking lot. We had three mechanics that manned the three bays of our shop and all work would come to a stop.

Now they didn't have a model like the one in the picture, but what they did have was tools, really good tools. Not only did they have tools, but the air conditioning kept the back of that truck at about 60 degrees vs. the 118 degrees outside. It was a spectacular marketing plan... Go to where the mechanic is, offer him the tools he needs, give him a lifetime warranty, and make the experience fun and refreshing. Nowadays you would be hard pressed to go into any top-line mechanics area and not see the trademark red tool chests with lined drawers and THOUSANDS of dollars worth of Snap-On tools; they took over the market.

That is sort of what we are looking to do here at Autopartstomorrow. We have a great line-up of auto parts. We are selling those auto parts at true wholesale pricing, and our overnight shipping guarantee is unheard of. For the mechanic that would prefer to install OE parts on his valued customers cars, we have now provided him with a convenient solution. He can now advise that customer that by waiting one day they can have Original Equipment Auto Parts for about the same thing as aftermarket. If they choose aftermarket parts they can cut 20-40 percent off of their bill. Either way, everyone is happy... and that is what we are all about!

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Auto Parts Safety

At Autopartstomorrow.com we have a large following of DIYer's who purchase our auto parts wholesale and then do the installation work themselves. That is truly a big money saver. However, we want to make sure everyone who makes this attempt is doing it safely.

DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS LIKE THE FOOLS IN THE PICTURE ABOVE!!!

I will link to a Popular Mechanics article a little later but let me emphasize one point they make... work on vehicles only on a flat, level, paved surface and NEVER get under a car that is up on a floor jack without also using jack stands! While the jack may do the job of lifting a car just fine, there are too many opportunities for something to go wrong for anyone to risk getting crushed under a car while trying to save money.

Now for that link... Popular Mechanics has always been one of my favorite magazines and I am find that it is becoming a go-to site for great stories about car repair and maintenance. Check out this story on Garage Safety, and please be careful when working on your car.

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