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lwbfl

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I was searching for a replacement radiator from my ‘80 Minnie Winnie. It was a heavy duty, 4 core unit with a engine oil cooler and tranny cooler. My local radiator shop wanted $329, auto parts stores wanted $250 and I found several online for around $225 with shipping. When I looked on www.autopartswarehouse.com , they had several different ones from $198 to $300 and had free shipping. I wasn’t sure about the “Silla” brand for $198 so I called for info. They didn’t have any more info than the site showed, which was all aluminum with both coolers. No idea about rows or cores. They have a 22 day return policy, and the lady on the phone gave me $10 off. I chose regular shipping but they offered next day for $49. I ordered on Sunday, and when I got home Tuesday it was on my porch! That was quick for ground shipping! I opened the box expecting a 1 row cheapo radiator but I was surprised! It only had two rows, but they are 1.5” each! The radiator had all the correct fittings, all aluminum, welded and looked better than the $500 custom aluminum radiator I had built for my racecar! The customer service is a joke, but I wanted to let everyone know about the deal I got, and the quality of the Silla radiator.


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lwbfl wrote:

The customer service is a joke.


Yeah, you're right about that.

Unfortunately, they screw up often, and it just about impossible to get a correction. And they put a hold on your credit card whether they have the part or not. It is also just about impossible to cancel an order. And they lie about stock status and delivery time. And they put you on hold, hoping you will go away.

They are the same as autopartswarehouse.com. When you order form carpartswholesale, your credit card will be charged to autopartswarehouse.

Read what some of their customers say at RipOffReport.com
and
RESELLERRATINGS.COM

I have excellent results and usually better prices from www.rockauto.com.

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* This post was edited 07/21/08 07:19pm by bill h *


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That's why I put (this time anyway) in the title. Thanks for the other parts site, although they want $237 for the radiator I needed, I'll certainly add them to my list of sources.

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Posted: 07/22/08 07:52pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

An honest to gosh welded, not epoxied, aluminum radiator for $198? That's unbelievable.

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