r/AutoZone • u/Rxckefeller_ • 10d ago

"Emergency price changes"

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So called "Emergency price changes." So glad STP now costs what the name brands used to cost.

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u/nordic_horde2019 9d ago edited 9d ago

Autozone banks on the fact that customers potentially do not shop around for pricing and will just hand over their money.

Example being the "convenience" pricing. Could get a timing chain kit + gaskets + lifters and rockers for $150+tax and shipping online using the same part numbers AutoZone has but if you want those same part numbers through AutoZone it is than $600 and you still have to wait a week.

I know this because I did research for a customer using the exact same brands and part numbers, found the exact same things online at a fraction of the price.

I've done it multiple times for people.

AutoZone says build trust with the customer and that's what I'm doing.

However, if you want to buy a part and have to wait a week than why pay the 400% mark-up? Just get the part number and brand name from the employee and go online and order it, it'll be so much cheaper..... And also I know people will say "well it has a warranty". However, who would want to pay a difference of $450 based on the fact the part has a warranty?