Best Online sources for Subaru parts?

[RobLog]

Note: Amazon has a 'garage' where they store your vehicles and they check your car against the parts to make sure they fit. If they don't, it's a no-hassle return.

I too get a lot of parts from Amazon, but have found their fitment charts to be pretty poor. Mostly it's a part that fits according to the manufacturer's website but Amazon says it doesn't fit because their charts are incomplete. Anyway, I always check the manufacturer's website for fitment ... not just for Amazon, but for all vendors ... saves a lot of grief.

[1 Lucky Texan]

Originally Posted by RobLog

I too get a lot of parts from Amazon, but have found their fitment charts to be pretty poor. Mostly it's a part that fits according to the manufacturer's website but Amazon says it doesn't fit because their charts are incomplete. Anyway, I always check the manufacturer's website for fitment ... not just for Amazon, but for all vendors ... saves a lot of grief.

it's still easy to make a 'mistake' at Amazon, they aren't great at making 'left side/right side' distinctions or front vs rear. You have to be careful, more so than at Rockauto for instance. Still, Amazon is a decent source and sometimes as cheap or cheaper than other places - but it isn't a guarantee.

[bud5415]

One poster here linked to thepartsbin.com. According to resellerratings.com they have a very low rating.

[1 Lucky Texan]

just ordered a few parts from Fred Beans. Never dealt with them before. Decided to give them a shot since my local dealer failed on having wiper blade refills in stock. (I upgraded my 06 WRX with 08 STI 'aero' blades)

[RedRotors]

Originally Posted by highest_vision

I would like to add Marshall Wolf and his axle shafts to the list. That website is super out of date, but the phone number is still correct as of January 2012. His service is still top notch ans the axles are great!

James

I see he specializes in Subaru axles but I wanted to mention Raxels www.raxles.com. I have used them and so have quite a few friends / acquaintances and all have been satisfied every time. A few of those times were custom, high load & pretty funky setups that came out excellent. Many years ago they suggested and fabbed the "final solution" to a monster V-8 powered Datsun Z that ate rear axle half shafts (even Bob Sharp racing had to eat their words that I would not break theirs), never an issue again - started blowing center punkins more often but that's how that stuff goes, that car was brutal and brutally fast.

[lesmobile1993]

Shopsubaruparts.com Just got some parts from them. Cheap prices! About to order some new gussets for my outback. I Can't stand windnoise!

[maclu24]

Many of these sites will charge a finders fee. (I tried Subaru Engines, Outback Engines, Legacy Engines, Impreza Engines, Forester Engines, Baja Engine which pointed me to a great engine, then found the exact same engine for $400 less.) I like car-part.com and also Spalding's Auto in Spokane, WA. Their prices are fair, their service is great, and they charge exact shipping rates.

[1 Lucky Texan]

evidently Jamie (SubieGal.com) is back at Chaplins subarugenuineparts.com

she helped me on a difficult item in the past. Only had a handful of orders from them but, never a problem.

[StinkyTwinky]

Always double check manufacturer websites. I store them in my favorites list and write down all my popular part numbers. I can't knock sites if I don't use them but I have heard rock auto has problems with returns. If you are in the mail order business that can be an issue. I love amazon for lots of my purchases. Always shop around but if there is a mistake, mine or amazon's, I know they will fix it

[cardoc]

If you are not getting it local from a parts store or the dealer, any place online is good as long as it is OEM or equal and the supplier will not hassle on warranty claims.

With Subarus, a lot of aftermarket parts just don't fit or perform properly, so if you order online, be sure you have a return option.