Advance Auto Parts

Each time I’ve been in this store, all the employees have been very helpful. Even willing to install most items for you, I’ve never had a bad experience here. If I don’t know exactly what I need, they are willing to look up my car to make sure the exact part is purchased. If I need anything for my car, I will go here.

Advance Auto Parts has 3,540 stores in 40 states. I needed to replace the windshield wiper blades in my partner’s car. There’s a significant savings in replacing the blades yourself rather than at an oil change shop. Replacing them can seem like a puzzle but it’s easy after the first time.
I went to the counter with the year, make and model of her car. The friendly associate (Armando) showed me different price options and then went to the aisle and grabbed the two blades. Very easy! It took longer for me to replace the blades than it did to go to the store and buy them.
The blades came with a 90 day defective replacement warranty.
HERE ARE A FEW TIPS to help the auto parts store help you:
1. Know the make year, make, model and engine size of your car.
2. Bring in the part you’re replacing when possible. You can compare it to the new part while at the store to be sure it’s correct and avoid a return trip.
3. Save your receipt. Most items such as alternators, starters and batteries come with a warranty but without the receipt it’s very difficult to exchange.
4. Do not expect the auto parts associate to help you repair your car in the parking lot. They are an auto parts store and not a repair shop. You’re at a parts store to save money doing it yourself so don’t expect a free mechanic.
A much different experience here than the repair shop next door to the North: