Should I buy from the dealer or a regular auto shop?
Posted by admin on November 28, 2009I need a new alternator for my Corolla. Should I get it from the dealer or is it ok to get from a regular auto shop (non-Toyota). The Toyota part has a 12 month warranty. What do you think?
Do yourself a favour and go somewhere other than the dealer. You can get the part from and aftermarket manufacturer for probably around half of what the dealer will charge you. You drive a corolla, not a lexus – don’t worry too much about where you get your parts from – just look for the best deal from a reputable manufacturer of parts.
Through my experience, aftermarket parts (from reputable manufacturers) far exceed the quality of OEM and always cost less and last longer.
Oh yeah, thought I might add this too – take a good look at the alternator – I would be willing to bet that it’s not even made by Toyota – probably Fujitsu or Mitsubishi…
go with the warranty
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Always best to go to a dealer for repairs during the cars first 10 years. The repairmen know the car well. Has parts on hand.
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Do yourself a favour and go somewhere other than the dealer. You can get the part from and aftermarket manufacturer for probably around half of what the dealer will charge you. You drive a corolla, not a lexus – don’t worry too much about where you get your parts from – just look for the best deal from a reputable manufacturer of parts.
Through my experience, aftermarket parts (from reputable manufacturers) far exceed the quality of OEM and always cost less and last longer.
Oh yeah, thought I might add this too – take a good look at the alternator – I would be willing to bet that it’s not even made by Toyota – probably Fujitsu or Mitsubishi…
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you should be able to find OEM parts at a parts shop… the dealer always charges more, but if the car is under warranty take it to the dealership. Free repairs are always best.
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It has a 12 month warranty because it will not break in 12 months. Go with the cheaper one. It’s an Alternator.
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