Are Parts Stores Getting Worse?

[richard2717]

Our local Napa's just got bought back by the corporation. The other day was the last trip I will make in there. 2 Spray cans of 3M undercoating and a tube of seam sealer was $125. I wanted to get the job done so bought them. Came home and did a quick search, I could have had it all delivered for about half the cost for same exact stuff. It used to be the silver line parts were made to compete with the other chain stores and the gold stuff was supposed to be the high quality stuff. The only difference I can tell anymore is the price. I like buying local and all that but comes a point when that don't fly anymore. I get the bulk of my stuff from Rock Auto but even they have their issues. Seems anymore I can order 5 things and all 5 items have to be shipped from 5 different warehouses but it's still cheaper than Napa now.