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Car Forum / Honda Cars / April 2005Need recommendation for online source for Honda parts?
There seems to be many companies and dealers that sell Honda parts online, but I am looking for one that sells more than just the standard stuff. For example, I need a replacement part for my 97 accord that is a module consisting of a plastic framed piece with the integrated door handle and power lock switch. I tried ordering it from my local Honda dealer, but they don't have it in stock and can't tell me when it will arrive. Plus, they won't give me the actualy Honda part # so I can buy it somewhere else. As my accord ages, I am buying more and more replacement components since I do most of the workd myself and would like to find an online source, rather than running to the dealer each time and playing these games. Thanks http://www.hparts.com/ http://www.hondrparts.com/ http://www.slhondaparts.com/ Welcome to reality. The fact is that many parts on most autos are and will remain Dealer only items. Why? MONEY. Parts that normally wear out and are replaced or parts that interchange with more than one model/make will be sold through parts houses. Parts that do not normally wear out and are model/make specific won't be since making/stocking/selling them will cost more than they will return in profit. - Steve Williams > There seems to be many companies and dealers that sell Honda parts > online, but I am looking for one that sells more than just the standard [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > source, rather than running to the dealer each time and playing these > games. Thanks So what you do is order from a Honda dealer that sells parts at or near wholesale online. I do the same thing with both our Honda and our Jeep Grand Cherokee. Often the parts are half of what a local dealer wants. Don't know how they are able to do that when they are authorized auto dealers, but I don't ask. I'm just happy they are willing to do that. When I get the parts, they come in the regular Honda or Chrysler cartons just like they would at the local dealer. Dick >Welcome to reality. The fact is that many parts on most autos are and >will remain Dealer only items. Why? MONEY. Parts that normally wear out [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] >http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups >----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- Called "generic mployee discount pricing"............the dealerships are still making 5% ex-parts driver for a local dealership....... > So what you do is order from a Honda dealer that sells parts at or > near wholesale online. I do the same thing with both our Honda and [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > >http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups > >----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- I find the exploded diagrams (appear to be factory) and completeness of: www.hondaautomotiveparts.com and www.slhonda.com to be a tremendous asset for Honda owners. I've been getting parts from Majestic for years with essentially no problems. I've gotten stuff ranging from maintenance parts to a moonroof glass assembly, though once I ordered a bumper skin to which they replied that they would not ship it, too big. But in reference to your search about the little stuff, they'll have it but sometimes it's not cheap, ie. a little plastic cubby in the dash can cost $23! But I like having the option. Does anybody know of any other OEM parts sites for other manufacturars with the diagrams and granularity?? Particularly Toyota. > There seems to be many companies and dealers that sell Honda parts > online, but I am looking for one that sells more than just the standard [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > source, rather than running to the dealer each time and playing these > games. Thanks Someone else mentioned http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com. Good store, I have bought from them several times. I only have two complaint: From you place the order until they actually ship the part takes several days, and the part numbers on their site are their internal numbers, not the Honda numbers. Their prices are good, though. Much lower than the local (Northern California) dealer prices. If you want to get Honda part numbers, use your favorite file sharing software and search for "Honda EPC" (Electronic Parts Catalog). With any luck you will find one relevant for your location (North America, Europe, Asia etc.). The software has all the drawings (same as the ones at hondaautomotiveparts) and all the OEM part numbers.  Signature======================================================= A very modest collection of Honda tech info can be found at: http://www.geocities.com/ng_randolph Check this: http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/catdisplay.jsp?inputstate=4&cat cgry1=Accord&catcgry2=1997&catcgry3=4DR+SE+SPECIAL+EDITI&catcgry4=KA5MT&catcgry5= Try http://www.car-part.com or your local U-pull-it junkyard. No reaon to buy some of those parts you mentioned new. In fact used ones might be better because at least there is a chance that the fading will match the rest of the interior of your car (I'm specifically referring to the interior plastic pieces you reference in the original post). |
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