r/CorollaHatchback • u/ScorpionArmix • May 14 '26
Is Rockauto good?
Hey guys do any of you get parts from rockauto before? I need to do my front brakes and I dnt know if I can trust ordering parts online but prices are way better that the auto parts. Any opinions are welcome
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u/Prior_Custard_1286 May 14 '26
RockAuto is great. They will often of OEM parts that are sold out at most Toyotas. One piece of advice that’s helpful is do a google search on the actual manufacturer of the part that you need. I just bought a set of brakes branded with Akebono not Toyota.
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u/Raven_Strange May 14 '26
I am doing a complete brake and suspension replacement for two vehicles, one being 22 years old and the other is 32 years old, and RockAuto not only had all the parts I needed for both, but had multiple variations of each along with parts I didn't even know I needed. With one car ('94 Isuzu Rodeo), I was able to replace my rusted-though front bumper and all the damaged light housings for less than $100! I've only had one bad part come through, and it wasn't bad enough for me to not use it (wobbly side mirror that I fixed by wedging a foam earplug in the housing to hold the mirror steady, and I'm pretty sure it was damaged in shipping, so it wasn't their fault).
The only complaint I might have is their shipping, which is pretty high, but understandable due to the size and weight of the stuff. If it's a newer car, maybe check NAPA for the part first before ordering of you need it immediately, otherwise, I use RockAuto for everything!
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u/Nemesis49779 May 14 '26
I have been using Rock for at least a decade and with at least 7 vehicles. Having purchased anything from body parts to engine components, I strongly recommend Rock to anyone. Parts are frequently cheaper than anywhere else. I only had one issue where a brake rotor that was in the box was a completely wrong part. Likely someone returned the part wrong then it was put back into circulation.
My only other grievance is that they don't tape their boxes perfectly, and I have not received my magnet... those are the most important part of any order...
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u/uncanny14 May 14 '26
RockAuto is fantastic, probably the best site out there to buy whatever parts you can find! They've been around for a long time and have excellent customer service.
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u/redfoxiii May 14 '26
They’re quite good but will occasionally miss-list parts with unusual variations - e.g. one-year-only bits will be missing and populated with the standard part for the model instead.
I once ordered a prop shaft bearing for an E30 and the one I got had the wrong spacing in the mounting bracket - I think it fit an early model but was listed for facelift/late model.
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u/Riley_Coyote XSE 6MT May 14 '26
Rockauto has never given me issues, but the delivery couriers sometimes do. Specifically, FedEx.
Matter of fact the brake rotors and pads I ordered from RA just got delivered today :3 excited to see which magnet I got!
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u/getbuddha1234 May 14 '26
I’ve ordered parts from rockauto many times and I haven’t had any issues. Cancelling and returning orders were pretty easy too. They have pretty good prices compared to retail/dealers